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It is not enough to simply pour. One must understand, choose, and feel.
A guide for those who truly want to know quality extra virgin olive oil: from the olive tree to the sense of smell, from the mill to the table. Click with the mouse right button to translate in your language
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Choosing & Recognizing
Original corporate gifts: how to choose a gift that clients and staff remember New
A corporate gift is not judged when it is opened, but the third time it is used. How to choose one for clients,...
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Choosing & Recognizing
New oil: why it is green, why it stings and how long its season lasts New
New oil is an extra virgin at its peak, and it lasts less than you think. Why it is green, why it stings...
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Choosing & Recognizing
Gifting Extra Virgin Olive Oil: How to Choose a Memorable Gift
A well-given oil is remembered. How to recognize a fresh extra virgin from the new harvest and choose the right gift set for...
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Choosing & Recognizing
Extra virgin olive oil at the restaurant: how to tell if someone takes care of it
In a good restaurant, almost everything is chosen with care—except, all too often, the olive oil. Five simple signs, visible right from your table, to tell whether..
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HEALTH & NUTRITION
The health benefits you seek in a supplement are often lost in the everyday oil you pour.
We look for health in dietary supplements, yet the olive oil we use every day has often already lost its polyphenols. Here is why...
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Choosing & Recognizing
Extra virgin olive oil directly from the producer: why it's worth it and how to choose it
How to buy extra virgin olive oil directly from the producer: the benefits of a short supply chain, what to check before buying, and the key signs of a high-quality oil...
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Culture & Territory
From field to bottle: how a quality extra virgin olive oil is obtained
Harvest, malaxation, centrifugation, filtration: every stage determines the oil's quality. I&P's technical guide to the production process of a true extra virgin olive oil.
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Cooking with Evoo
Three Major Misconceptions About Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Extra virgin olive oil (EVO) is a cornerstone of Italian cuisine, but its familiarity conceals deep cultural misunderstandings. Although...
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HEALTH & NUTRITION
Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Children's Nutrition: From Weaning to Snack Time
Extra virgin olive oil is fundamental from weaning to snack time: rich in oleic acid and polyphenols, it supports growth and health...
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HEALTH & NUTRITION
Benefits of extra virgin olive oil: what the science says
Science confirms that high-quality extra virgin olive oil, rich in oleic acid and polyphenols (above the EFSA threshold...
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Choosing & Recognizing
Monocultivar: what they are and why they make a difference
A monocultivar olive oil is produced 100% from a single olive variety. Unlike blends, it doesn't seek a...
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Cooking with Evoo
From raw drizzle to frying: how to use extra virgin olive oil at every cooking stage
The guide dispels the myth of a single use for extra virgin olive oil, showing how cultivar biodiversity offers the perfect oil for every dish. From raw use...
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