Quality control in the olive oil industry is a big deal. Traditional methods are slow, pricey, and need special skills. So, what if there was a faster, cheaper way to check olive oil quality? Enter Near Infrared Spectroscopy, or NIRS. This tech is quick, affordable, and doesn't mess with the oil. It's like giving olive oil a speedy health check. The goal was to make ...
Olive oil is famous for its health benefits. Two key compounds in olive oil are oleacein and oleocanthal. They are known for fighting inflammation, cancer, and even brain diseases. But there is a catch. These compounds are highly reactive. They quickly bond with primary amines. These amines are found in lab settings and in the human body. This makes it hard for scien...
Ever wondered how your olive oil goes from the tree to your kitchen table? A new study is using blockchain and IoT to make this journey crystal clear. Here's how it works: tiny sensors (IoT) track things like temperature and humidity, which can affect the oil's quality. All this data is stored on something called a blockchain, which is like a super-secure ledger that...
Scientists dived into the world of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), focusing on the Turkish variety "Sarı Ulak. " They were curious about its phenolic compounds (PC), volatile compounds (VC), and fatty acids (FA). To understand these better, they used techniques like GC-FID and HPLC for characterization. They also measured quality and antioxidant activities using spect...
In the heart of northern Syria lies Idlib Province, known for its rolling hills and red dirt. Every autumn, farmers here harvest their olive crops. But they've got company during this process - tax collectors. These representatives of the local government, run by the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, take a cut of the oil, usually 5 percent. This tax, introduced in 2...
Get ready for some relief at the grocery store! Deoleo, the world’s biggest olive oil producer, is gearing up to slash prices in half. This is great news after a crazy few years where extreme weather led to record-breaking highs. The turnaround is thanks to improving harvests in countries like Spain, Greece, Portugal, and Tunisia. The rain and good weather are really...