Interesting things and facts about olives.
Have you ever noticed how black olives almost never show up in glass jars like green olives do? Well, there’s a surprising reason behind it. The story involves chemistry, preservation, and a little trick that keeps them looking jet-black on your plate, and in this post, you’re going to learn it. Key Takeaways: Why Are…
No doubt, brined olives are a fantastic addition to many meals, especially those that originate from Mediterranean countries. However, sometimes they tend to be too salty, and not everyone likes that (or has to be careful with salt consumption). In this brief post, I’ll share a handy trick I’ve learned, which involves desalting olives to…
Have you ever heard of olive leaf tea? Olive-leaf tea has many benefits, and in today’s article, I’ll show you what it is good for. Olive Leaf Tea May Help With: Benefits Of Drinking Olive Leaf Tea Now, I’ll show you the most important benefits of drinking olive-leaf tea. Olive leaf tea is also good…
When we think of the Mediterranean, we think of olives. With a rich history dating thousands of years, olives are an essential ingredient for cuisines worldwide, but their application is much more versatile, and they go up and beyond the kitchen table. In this article, I’ll show you how olives can be used in the…
Olives are a popular addition to regular dishes – pizza, for example – but what I’m looking at here are 5 unusual uses of olives in gourmet cooking. Did you know that you can use olives in desserts? Or what about getting into molecular cooking, crazy as it may seem? The simple fact is olives…
Many people think that brining is a preserve for proteins and not fruits like olives, only because proteins are among the most significant culprits of food poisoning. However, if you are an avid olives consumer, you appreciate that brining olives prolongs their shelf-life. Besides, olive brining is one way of eliminating oleuropein, the substance in…
Olives are incredibly healthy, and in my opinion, everyone should start consuming more olives. Because of that, I decided to share with you five ways I incorporate olives into my everyday diet. Key Takeaways: Importance of Including Olives In a Daily Diet Due to the unique substances they contain, olives are a real ace in…
Have you ever thought of olives and what they are? These savory, tasty fruits packed with oleic acid, a valuable component of olive oil, are often called vegetables. But is this the right way to refer to them? Is olive a fruit or a vegetable? In this article, we will find out what olives are…
In the last few years, the demand for olive oil has been increasing in the global market. The rising trend of using them as pickles, food toppings, and other purposes has resulted in this expanding demand. As per a report from FAO, the total harvesting area has expanded by 30% between the years 2017 to…
The pit or seed of olive was traditionally thrown away as waste. However, new optical sorting technology is able to extract the seeds from inside the olive pits, which can then be consumed raw or toasted as a snack. These manufacturers are exploring new uses for typically discarded products. In fact, olive pits have a…
