So, what does "extra virgin" mean? What are the steps involved in producing olive oil? How is olive oil different from other types of oils? What are its health benefits? What is the science and the history behind olive oil?
These are all questions that come up when people start delving into the world of olive oil. Here at "iloveoliveoil", we'll try to answer some of those questions -- or at least point you in the right direction for answers.
For starters, here are some links that will give you a good grounding in all things olive oil:
- Howstuffworks.com's contributions to olive oil knowledge -- see this post.
- A quite-thorough Wiki on olive oil, with overviews on history, health, economics, and production.
- History and Culture, at The Olive Tree World.
- Two tablespoons of olive oil a day are A-OK, according to the FDA.
- Olive Oil Myths Debunked, at The Olive Oil Source. Also, definitions and guidance on how to become a well-studied taster of olive oil.
- University of California-Davis, the West Coast experts on olive oil, has a great page with definitive links here.
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