Why are there so many different kinds of olives and only one type of olive oil?!
i went to a specialty grocery and they had several kinds of olives in bulk bins!. What are there so many kinds, but there aren't several kinds of olive oil!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
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Kalamata olives are for eating mostly they are a black variety!. However the name Kalamata is like a brand like champagne so its played up a bit in my humble opinion!.
Greek olive oil is mostly from green olives in the villages and depending on the processing is rated differently, like virgin, extra and some others I havent noticed around much outside Greece!. Italy and Spain produce wonderful oils!. The med has the climate and the soil for wonderful olives!. We have a few paddocks of 200 year plus olive trees at the village!. There are government and EU subsidies for the produce of oil and many in the villages and the islands make it as a sideline!.
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Greek olive oil is mostly from green olives in the villages and depending on the processing is rated differently, like virgin, extra and some others I havent noticed around much outside Greece!. Italy and Spain produce wonderful oils!. The med has the climate and the soil for wonderful olives!. We have a few paddocks of 200 year plus olive trees at the village!. There are government and EU subsidies for the produce of oil and many in the villages and the islands make it as a sideline!.
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It seems there are several grades and names
Retail grades in IOOC member nations
In countries which adhere to the standards of the IOOC[3] the labels in stores show an oil's grade!. The US is not a member!.
Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) comes from cold pressing of the olives, contains no more than 0!.8% acidity, and is judged to have a superior taste!. Extra-virgin and virgin olive oil may not contain refined oil!.
Virgin olive oil has an acidity less than 2%, and is judged to have a good taste!.
Pure olive oil!. Oils labeled as Pure olive oil or Olive oil are usually a blend of refined and virgin or extra-virgin oil!.
Olive oil is a blend of virgin oil and refined oil, of no more than 1!.5% acidity!. It commonly lacks a strong flavor!.
Olive-pomace oil is a blend of refined pomace olive oil and possibly some virgin oil!. It is fit for consumption, but may not be described simply as olive oil!. Olive-pomace oil is rarely sold at retail; it is often used for certain kinds of cooking in restaurants!.
Lampante oil is olive oil not suitable as food; lampante comes from olive oil's long-standing use in oil-burning lamps!. Lampante oil is mostly used in the industrial market!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Retail grades in IOOC member nations
In countries which adhere to the standards of the IOOC[3] the labels in stores show an oil's grade!. The US is not a member!.
Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) comes from cold pressing of the olives, contains no more than 0!.8% acidity, and is judged to have a superior taste!. Extra-virgin and virgin olive oil may not contain refined oil!.
Virgin olive oil has an acidity less than 2%, and is judged to have a good taste!.
Pure olive oil!. Oils labeled as Pure olive oil or Olive oil are usually a blend of refined and virgin or extra-virgin oil!.
Olive oil is a blend of virgin oil and refined oil, of no more than 1!.5% acidity!. It commonly lacks a strong flavor!.
Olive-pomace oil is a blend of refined pomace olive oil and possibly some virgin oil!. It is fit for consumption, but may not be described simply as olive oil!. Olive-pomace oil is rarely sold at retail; it is often used for certain kinds of cooking in restaurants!.
Lampante oil is olive oil not suitable as food; lampante comes from olive oil's long-standing use in oil-burning lamps!. Lampante oil is mostly used in the industrial market!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Olive Oils are made from all types of olives depending on the country of origin ie!. if the olive oils is greek its probably a kalamata oil the best to get is Extra Virgin cold press, this ensures you get the first press oil and the best quality!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
just like there are various different types of olives depending on region, age etc there are also all kinds of different olive oils!. They vary from the kind of olives and the technique used to make the oil!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
There are many different types of olive oils - ranging from mild to extra-virgin!. They also range in price from about $5 to well over $100Www@FoodAQ@Com
There are many types of olive oils; just as many as there are olives probably!Www@FoodAQ@Com
there are many types of olive oil, if you go to sainsburys theres loads!Www@FoodAQ@Com