2. HISTORY
There are more than 200 references related with olives
and olive oil in the Bible.
The first time olive tree appears was in the
Mediterranean, between Syria and Greece
The cultivation of olive trees arrived to Spain 3000
years ago.
3. HISTORY
Homer said olive oil was
“LIQUID GOLD”.
The Romans extended the
cultivation of olive oil
throughout their empire.
4. NUTRITIONAL
ASPECTS
Virgin Olive Oil is a natural fruit juice which preserves
the fragrance, the vitamins and all the properties of the
fruit
Olive oil is classified into three main groups:
Virgin olive oil
Refined olive oil
Olive pomace oil
5. NUTRITIONAL
ASPECTS
The consumption of oil olive as the essential fat in
our diet provides up to 25% of calories.
The olive oil intake is associated with a high
consumption of vegetable because it is used as salad
dressing.
6. NUTRITIONAL
ASPECTS
The consumption of oil olive as the essential fat in
our diet provides up to 25% of calories.
The olive oil intake is associated with a high
consumption of vegetable because it is used as salad
dressing.
