Olive Oil Science
Cooking with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
A research paper recently published by the scientific group of Rosa M. Lamuela-Raventos et al.(2022), from the Institute of Nutrition and Food Safety (INSA-UB), University of Barcelona, Spain, clearly demonstrated the following key findings of Extra Virgn Olive Oil (EVOO): Highlights •EVOO, rich in Mono-Unsaturated Fats (MUFA), is less prone to oxidation than MUFA rich […] read more
Choose the most protective packaging
Light is the number one enemy for any packaged extra virgin olive oil. The more a package of EVOO is exposed to light, the more its content will lose its health benefits and flavor profile. This means that transparent bottles constantly exposed to light will not remain ‘extra virgin’ for more than just 3-4 weeks. Unfortunately, […] read more
Filtered olive oil is the only choice!!
Olive oil filtration is an important stage of olive oil production, as it helps to remove any solid microparticles and moisture, increasing the oil’s shelf life and preserving all of its qualitative and organoleptic characteristics (positive fruity flavors). A bottle of unfiltered olive oil is a rancid oil with unwanted attributes trapped inside, as well […] read more
Extra Virgin Olive Oil : More than a healthy fat
To say that Covid has thrown a wrench in the works of the entire planet is no exaggeration. Having a vaccine is a large part of the solution to this global health crisis. So is building a stronger immune system. The anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immune system properties of the Mediterranean Diet, and in particular of […] read more
Use Extra Virgin Olive Oil for your kids nutritional habits
With schools reopening, kids may use all kinds of excuses to skip doing their homework. But guess what… Research has shown that students are able to learn better when they’re well-nourished, and healthy meals have been linked to higher grades, better memory and alertness, and faster information processing. Extra virgin olive oil helps children’s growth […] read more
Olive oil in cocktails, huh?
Did you know that Extra Virgin olive oil will add a ton of smooth flavor and cut through the “bite” of alcohol? Bartenders swear by it. Take the ‘Torali Martini’ by Leo Enriquez, Food & Beverage Manager, at The Ritz-Carlton, in Chicago, IL. Just add the following ingredients 1 ½ oz. Plymouth Gin, 1 ½ […] read more
How to select High-Polyphenol Olive Oils
Consumers interested in the health benefits often ask how to find high-polyphenol extra virgin olive oils. Only a few brands list polyphenol contents online, but often as just a plain number, without an explicit mention of the units in which the polyphenol values were measured. This creates confusion since different polyphenol test methods may be […] read more
Olive Oil and Oxidative stress
Oxidative stress is defined as an imbalance between the oxidant and antioxidant systems of the body, in favor of the oxidants. Oxidative stress produced by free radicals has been linked to the development of several diseases such as cardiovascular, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases. Olive oil is the main source of fat of the Mediterranean diet […] read more
6 Surprising Health Benefits of Olive Oil
Olive oil has been a staple of Mediterranean cultures for thousands of years, dating back to the Ancient Greeks and it remains the most popular cooking oil in the region to this day. As a result, olive oil consumption has been associated with everything from improved cholesterol levels to better mood to stronger bones. Here […] read more
A quick “Olive Oil Sensory Analysis” lesson by MONOGRAM Team
HOW TO TASTE AN OLIVE OIL-“SENSORY ANALYSIS” (STEP BY STEP) 1.Pour about 15ml of olive oil in a suitable cup or glass. 2.Hold the cup with one hand to warm up the sample and with the other one cover the cup 3.Swirl gently the cap or glass slightly in all directions to wet the inner […] read more
