When it comes to oil storage you need to consider the impacts on quality in relation to the proposed storage to be used. This article is about some of the latest research as funded by RIRDC to determine the best storage for your oil. Remember just because a manufacturer states the container(s) are food-grade doesn’t…
Month: February 2012
Why every grower should ask their olive processor to use Enzymes?
Did you know that all Olive Oil is Enzyme extracted? Olive Oil is said to be the fruit juice of the olive. 96 – 98% of the oil is found in the flesh (mesocarp) and skin (epicarp). The remaining oil is found in the pit (endocarp). The majority of oil is located in the vacuoles…
So what are enzymes and what are they responsible for?
FACT: Enzymes are responsible for the softening of the olive during maturation in olive oil production process. FACT: Industrial Enzymes used in the olive oil extraction process are the same as in the fruit. Industrial Enzymes have been used for fruit juice production for many years. As Olive Oil is the fruit juice of the…
Olive Oil benefits in keeping you healthy
Olive oil is known to be rich in antioxidants, especially vitamin E. It also helps to bolster the immune system and help protect you against viruses. It has also been documented to be effective in fighting against a list of diseases and health hazards such as: High Blood Pressure: Regular consumption of olive oil can…
Olive Oil Analysis Discussed at American Oil Chemists Society Annual Meeting
It was an encouraging story, showing what happens when a government is willing to create a focused program and allocate funding to the objective. One of the recurring themes of the standards discussion was the problem of chemical profiles that are based on a particular region. The profile of an olive oil will vary tremendously…
The taste of success for Olive Producers of Rosemary and Thyme!
Homeleigh Olive Grove, from Hall ACT, has taken out best flavoured oil at this year’s Royal Canberra Extra Virgin Olive Oil Show. Their delightful Rosemary and Thyme Extra Virgin Olive Oil won the best oil in the flavoured oil class of the show. Homeleigh also won a silver medal for their truly opulent White truffle…
Australian Olive Industry Figures 1997 – 2012
See the current stats for Production, Consumption, Imports & Exports Source: International Olive Council