ABSTRACT
Known since ancient times for its medicinal virtues, olive oil continues to bring into the kitchen its assets as part of a healthy diet, inspired by the international reputation of the Mediterranean cuisine. Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is extracted by a mechanical process only (pressing, decanting, filtration, …) from fresh olives, making it a pure fruit juice (see the chapter ”Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Cooking” by Raffaele Sacchi).
