White Balsamic vs Dark Balsamic
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White balsamic vinegar is produced from white grapes being pressed and mixed with white wine vinegar. The result is simmered on a low...
Historical Wound Management with Vinegar
Vinegar has been known to have antiviral, antimicrobial, and antibacterial properties. There are a few historical reports of vinegar...
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Happy National Vinegar Day
Happy National Vinegar Day, from Olivezia to you! Whether you are using vinegar to clean your house, pickle those cucumbers, or make a...
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Balsamic Vinegar: The Traditional Method
As we've discussed in other posts, vinegar has been around for a long time, approximately 5000 years. However, balsamic vinegar has been...
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The Surge of Olive Oil Popularity
Americans now consume 40 more million gallons of olive oil than they did twenty years ago! That's the same as 40 water towers, 3,000...
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Tons of Olive Oil Consumed Each Year
The world consumes about 2.25 million tons of olive oil a year. That is approximately 5 billion pounds or about 18.5 million Dwayne the...
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Balsamic Vinegar: The Solera Method
Olivezia's balsamic vinegar is produced from the Solera Method of vinegar making. Like in the traditional method, grapes are pressed...
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Benefits of a High Smoking Point
Only high quality EVOO has a high smoking point, meaning you can safely use it in sauteeing and cooking meats/veggies. Cheap oils have...
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Pounds of Olives to Make One Quart of Olive Oil
It takes about 11 pounds of olives to extract only one quart of extra virgin olive oil. Reference
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Origin of the Name "Olivia"
Olivia is a Latin name that means "olive tree." It was popularized in 17th-century England by William Shakespeare, who used the name for...
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Olive Branches in Flags
Seven nations, 4 U.S. states, and the flag of the United Nations all display the olive branch (a symbol of peace).
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What "Virgin" Means for Olive Oil
“Virgin” oil means that the olive oil was not produced from chemically treated olives. Virgin oil is processed using no heat, or a cold...
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Factors for Determining Olive Oil Taste
Olive oil variety and stage of ripeness are the two most important factors that influence how olive oil ends up tasting, as well as the...
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The Best Time to Produce Quality Olive Oil
The best quality olive oil is produced closer to the time of harvest (under 24 hours). Reference
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The Amount of Olive Oil Production from One Olive Tree
It has been cited that an olive tree usually produces 3.0-3.65 litres of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) per year. (up to 5.0 litres per...
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The Difference Between Green and Black Olives
The color of an olive (green or black) is based on when an olive is picked and preserved. Green olives are unripe, while black olives...
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Average Greek Olive Oil Consumption
On average, people in Greece have just a little less than 1/4 cup each day. That translates to roughly 5.5 gallons annually. That's a lot...
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The Distinct taste of High Quality Olivezia Olive Oil
The taste of olive oil is directly related to the amount of antioxidants in the oil. Reference The bitter and pungent flavor in oils...
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The Effect of Olive Oil on Climate Change
The Olive oil industry is carbon negative. Each kilo of olive oil produced removes approximately 5.5 kilos of carbon dioxide from the...
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Olives and Olympians
The olive wreath, also known as kotinos was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. It was a branch of the wild olive tree...