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Olive oil is a fruit oil obtained from the olive (''Olea europaea''; family Oleaceae), a traditional tree crop of the Mediterranean Basin. The wild olive tree originated in Asia Minor and spread from there as far as southern Africa, Australia, Japan and China. It is commonly used in cooking, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and soaps and as a fuel for traditional oil lamps. Olive oil is used throughout the world, but especially in the Mediterranean.
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Generic term for oil pressed from olives. High in oleic acid and touted as being heart healthy, olive oil is a base cooking and flavoring oil in many cultures, especially around the Mediterranean and Middle East. Olive oil has a stronger flavor and lower smoking point than many other vegetable oils, which is why some people prefer not to cook with it. There are many different grades, colors, and flavor profiles of olive oil, depending on the extraction process and olives used. Liquid at room temperature, olive oil has a relatively high freezing point of 39 degrees F., but some can solidify at higher temperatures depending on variety and suspended olive solids.
Recipes With Olive Oil
Cherry Tomatoes, Mint, Olive Oil
Balsamic Vinegar, Mustard, Olive Oil, Vidalia Onion
Butter, Olive Oil, Pita Bread
Olive Oil, Soy Sauce
Asparagus, Olive Oil, Parmesan Cheese
