Olive oil is a food product extracted from the olive, the olive tree fruit planted in the summer. It is an ancient food, classic of the contemporary cuisine, started by being regular in the Mediterranean diet.
At the moment it is integrated worldwide in the kitchens. In addition to the health benefits, the olive oil adds to the food a peculiar flavor and aroma.
The Mediterranean region currently produces 95% of the world's olive oil production due to its climatic conditions.
More than 6,000 years ago, oil was used by the people of Mesopotamia as a protector of the cold in battles, on occasions when people were anointed with it.
The Greeks and Romans discovered various applications of olive oil. Besides the use in cooking was also used as medicine, ointment or salve, perfume, lighting fuel, vegetable lubricant and fabric waterproofing.
Often the olive tree was considered a symbol of wisdom, peace, abundance and glory for the peoples.