olive oil
Olive trees are amongst the oldest cultivated trees in the world__over 6,000 years old __ and are native to Mediterranean Europe, Asia and parts of Africa.
The olive is harvested at either its young, green stage, or left to mature on the branch until it becomes dark brown or black.
There are hundreds of varieties of olives, some of which are grown to eat and others specifically for their oil. Olives are eaten whole or pitted, then stuffed with fillings such as pimento, garlic, almonds, feta or anchovies.
It take five kilos of olives to produce one litre of oil; each tree produces three to four litres.
Like wine, the taste of the olive and its oil is affected by the environment and the quality and quantity of the harvest. Different oils have different uses. The range by Filippo Berio includes extra virgin olive oil, which is ideal for salad dressings or even on its own, pure olive oil is popular to cook and fry with while mild and light olive oils can be used for a variety of purposes.
Olive oil is an excellent moisturiser for your hands and hair and is an ideal base for massage oil __ just add your favourite essential oil.
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