Health Benefits of Olive Oil and Olive Extracts

Olive oil is known for its health benefits. There are three common types of olive oil, namely virgin olive oil, refined olive oil, and olive pomace oil. Each has its unique processing method, flavor characteristics, composition, and food applications. This 5-page fact sheet describes each of the ty...

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Main Authors: Wendy J. Dahl, Michael A. Tandlich, Julie England
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2016-06-01
Series:EDIS
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/127834
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Summary:Olive oil is known for its health benefits. There are three common types of olive oil, namely virgin olive oil, refined olive oil, and olive pomace oil. Each has its unique processing method, flavor characteristics, composition, and food applications. This 5-page fact sheet describes each of the types of olive oil and their pros and cons. Written by Wendy J. Dahl, Michael A. Tandlich, and Julie England, and published by the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, June 2016. FSHN16-4/FS282: Health Benefits of Olive Oil and Olive Extracts (ufl.edu)
ISSN:2576-0009