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Olive and Olive Oil Union / About Olive Oil

HISTORY OF OLIVE OIL

The symbol of the Mediterranean civilization, olive tree has made the basis of many civilizations as born in Mediterranean basin throughout the history. It is justified by many researchers that the motherland of olive is Anatolia and olive tree initially spread from the Southeastern Anatolia to whole Mediterranean region through Aegean Islands. It is agreed that olive growing has started with the first humanbeing and the importance of olive in the human history is mentioned in all holy books and creation and foundation legends. For the purpose of indicating the value given to olive tree, humanbeings have made it the symbol of peace and victory. Olive oil has not only been an important food for the Mediterranean people but made up the basis for the Mediterranean trade as well.

TYPES OF OLIVE OIL

International provisions in this domain are very strict. The designation “olive oil” is restricted to the oil obtained solely from the olive and the definition excludes any oil obtained by solvents or re-estirification methods, as well as any mixture with other types of oils, from this designation.

Extra virgin olive oil; The oil obtained by crushing and pressing olives, which has a free acidity, expressed as oleic acid, of not more than 1 gram per 100 grams, and directly edible without further processing.

Virgin olive oil; The oil obtained by crushing and pressing olives which has a free acidity expressed as oleic acid of between 1 to 2 gram Per 100 grams and directly edible without further processing.

Olive oil; Is the oil consisting of blend of a variable percentage of refined olive oil and virgin olive oil.

Refined olive oil; Is the olive oil obtained from olive oils that not fit for consumption as it is, further by refining methods which do not lead to alterations in the initial glyceridic structure, based on precipitating excess acidity and deodorization.

Our consumer packages consist of glass bottles from 0.25 ml to 1 lt as well as of tins from 1 lt to 18 lt.

IMPORTANCE OF OLIVE OIL IN TERMS OF HEALTH

Olive oil not only makes up the source of basic fatty acids necessary for the body which cannot be synthesized and some vitamins (A,D,E,K) which can only be dissolved in oil but also has a high caloric value, is the only natural fruit oil which can directly be consumed just like fruit juice and has so important position in the human nutrition with its natural odour, taste and color. As a result of the scientific researches and studies carried out in the recent years, the fact that the high biological value of olive oil, its role in nutrition and its importance for health have been proven and that such findings have been made public all over the world has increased the interest in olive oil and caused it to be consumed more. Olive oil has so important function in preventing the coronary diseases, also effective for the digestive system, bone structure and brain and nervous system.

It is very good for the heart and blood vessels. It decreases the level of cholesterol and prevents arteriosclerosis. It prevents high blood pressure and diabetes. It regulates the digestion system by protecting against gastritis and ulcer. It prevents the possibility of formation of gall bladder stones. It is the only vegetable oil which is similar to the oil in mother milk.

Olive Oil and Beauty: It nourishes, protects and softens the skin and keeps the body and the face young looking. It was widely used for ointments, after baths, massages, face masks or hair. Olive Oil is recommended for chafing the body, for bringing on perspiration, for avoiding body fluids and for dissipating lethargy. When retained in the mouth, it maintains teeth’s whiteness and strengthens gums.

THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET

The Mediterranean diet is a good example of how the eating habits of nations can change. Until very recently the eating style of the countries round the Mediterranean did not enjoy much prestige. At a time when body height indicated optimum health, our height was taken to be symptomatic of a poor diet. And certain foods that are basic to our diet such as olive oil did not have a good reputation even though the Mediterranean diet evolved within the countries that can be considered the cradle of civilization.


	Foreign Trade Agency \| home Product 1 \| Product 2 \| Product 3 \| Product 4 Product 4 Olive and Olive Oil Union / About Olive Oil HISTORY OF OLIVE OIL The symbol of the Mediterranean civilization, olive tree has made the basis of many civilizations as born in Mediterranean basin throughout the history. It is justified by many researchers that the motherland of olive is Anatolia and olive tree initially spread from the Southeastern Anatolia to whole Mediterranean region through Aegean Islands. It is agreed that olive growing has started with the first humanbeing and the importance of olive in the human history is mentioned in all holy books and creation and foundation legends. For the purpose of indicating the value given to olive tree, humanbeings have made it the symbol of peace and victory. Olive oil has not only been an important food for the Mediterranean people but made up the basis for the Mediterranean trade as well. TYPES OF OLIVE OIL International provisions in this domain are very strict. The designation “olive oil” is restricted to the oil obtained solely from the olive and the definition excludes any oil obtained by solvents or re-estirification methods, as well as any mixture with other types of oils, from this designation. Extra virgin olive oil; The oil obtained by crushing and pressing olives, which has a free acidity, expressed as oleic acid, of not more than 1 gram per 100 grams, and directly edible without further processing. Virgin olive oil; The oil obtained by crushing and pressing olives which has a free acidity expressed as oleic acid of between 1 to 2 gram Per 100 grams and directly edible without further processing. Olive oil; Is the oil consisting of blend of a variable percentage of refined olive oil and virgin olive oil. Refined olive oil; Is the olive oil obtained from olive oils that not fit for consumption as it is, further by refining methods which do not lead to alterations in the initial glyceridic structure, based on precipitating excess acidity and deodorization. Our consumer packages consist of glass bottles from 0.25 ml to 1 lt as well as of tins from 1 lt to 18 lt. IMPORTANCE OF OLIVE OIL IN TERMS OF HEALTH Olive oil not only makes up the source of basic fatty acids necessary for the body which cannot be synthesized and some vitamins (A,D,E,K) which can only be dissolved in oil but also has a high caloric value, is the only natural fruit oil which can directly be consumed just like fruit juice and has so important position in the human nutrition with its natural odour, taste and color. As a result of the scientific researches and studies carried out in the recent years, the fact that the high biological value of olive oil, its role in nutrition and its importance for health have been proven and that such findings have been made public all over the world has increased the interest in olive oil and caused it to be consumed more. Olive oil has so important function in preventing the coronary diseases, also effective for the digestive system, bone structure and brain and nervous system. It is very good for the heart and blood vessels. It decreases the level of cholesterol and prevents arteriosclerosis. It prevents high blood pressure and diabetes. It regulates the digestion system by protecting against gastritis and ulcer. It prevents the possibility of formation of gall bladder stones. It is the only vegetable oil which is similar to the oil in mother milk. Olive Oil and Beauty: It nourishes, protects and softens the skin and keeps the body and the face young looking. It was widely used for ointments, after baths, massages, face masks or hair. Olive Oil is recommended for chafing the body, for bringing on perspiration, for avoiding body fluids and for dissipating lethargy. When retained in the mouth, it maintains teeth’s whiteness and strengthens gums. THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET The Mediterranean diet is a good example of how the eating habits of nations can change. Until very recently the eating style of the countries round the Mediterranean did not enjoy much prestige. At a time when body height indicated optimum health, our height was taken to be symptomatic of a poor diet. And certain foods that are basic to our diet such as olive oil did not have a good reputation even though the Mediterranean diet evolved within the countries that can be considered the cradle of civilization.