Interesting things and facts about olives.
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…
Whether you want to make brined olives or you want to make olive oil at home, you should first remove pits from the olive fruit. Even though it’s not hard to do it, not many people know the right and effective ways of pitting olives. Today, I’ll show you three quick and easy methods for…
There are two main types (categories) of olives: table olives and oil olives. In this post, I’ll show you their differences so that you know which ones to use for what purposes. If you’re an olive grower or want to become one, this post might be very helpful to you. Key Takeaways: Table Olives Explained…
If you’ve ever tried to eat a raw olive, I’m sure you’ve experienced an extremely bitter taste. Does that bitter taste mean that you can’t eat raw olives? Let’s find out. Key Takeaways: Can You Eat Raw Olives? Are They Toxic? Raw olives are not toxic and thus can be eaten safely without any health…
