Extra virgin olive oil is a prime target for food fraudsters. Thanks to an innovative digital method, however, this will not last long. A new EU-funded research and innovation project - S3FOOD, will use DNA analysis and blockchain technology to generate a fraud-resistant genetic barcode to be applied to every bottle of olive oil.
The most wonderful time of the year is coming, when we will see our loved ones, immerse ourselves in the aroma of our favorite dishes and homemade sweets. And if for some people this is a long-awaited vacation, for others the holidays are usually linked with worries about their figure, which can easily spoil the comfort of home.
This year, extra virgin olive oil literally reached new heights. 4 varieties of Italian olive oil were sent to the International Space Station (ISS), located about 400 kilometers above the Earth’s surface, under the guidance of the astronaut from the European Space Agency (ESA), Samantha Cristoforetti.
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently published a guide to safe home deep-fat frying, in which it officially debunks one of the most persistent myths about olive oil - namely, that it should not be used for frying.
On 21, 22 and 23 July the sixth edition of the Open Days, organized by Opora Zaden Bulgaria, took place. Elly’s Supreme Taste and Plant’s Soul Bulgaria were co-organizers of the event, which this year focused on culinary arts.
Did you know that olive oil can be beneficial for our pets too? That’s right! Extra virgin olive oil can do wonders for the health of our dog or cat, and giving it to them is extremely easy - we just need to drip a few drops onto their food.
