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Have you ever stopped to think about the history of the olive oil you cook with? The ancient origins of olive oil and the stories of how it has been used throughout history are truly fascinating. According to research published by the Royal Society of Biological Sciences, DNA tracing shows us that the olive tree was initially cultivated in the eastern Mediterranean region between 8,000 and 6,000 years ago. From there, knowledge of this tree's remarkable fruit quickly spread throughout the world. The earliest surviving olive oil amphorae that we have today dates back at least to 3500 BC; however, production...

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Olive oil has long been known as a healthy, heart-friendly ingredient. But did you know it’s also a powerful antioxidant? Oleic acid, which is a type of monounsaturated fatty acid, helps regulate heart health, and polyphenols are antioxidants that can help prevent the oxidation of LDL (bad) cholesterol. 

There are different factors that determine the polyphenol content of extra virgin olive oil, such as time of harvest, olive varieties, and climate. Polyphenols are naturally higher in Tunisian olive oil due to the varieties grown in the dry desert soil.