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how we make OdD
​Olio della Donna olive oil is fresh-squeezed fruit juice.
Our olives are picked early and by hand and taken to a state-of-the-art mill within hours. Oil is mechanically extracted from fresh, unripe olives. Temperatures are kept below the 26C/78F threshold during all phases of production. Filtration is integrated into the milling equipment so all residue is removed before a drop of oil goes into the tanks. The result is low yields of super high qulaity olive oil with complex aromas and flavors and the full range of extraordinary health benefits. ​​
how to store olive oil
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We store OdD in oxygen-free tanks, in the dark, at temperatures between 13C/55F & 17C/63F. We bottle to order so the oil is protected in big tanks for as long as possible.
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We do all this to avoid oxidation which eats away at olive oil's good flavors and healthy qualities. ​​
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You should keep your olive oil in a cool, dark spot and once you open it, use it .. the oxygen in an open bottle will cause oxidation to start.
good and good for you
Olive oil's bitter and spicy flavor characteristics come from polyphenols that are unique to the olive. Good quality olive oil's high quantities of polyphenols, with antioxidant properties, fight free radicals and help prevent certain types of cancer and age related illnesses. Olive oil is heart-healthy, good for bone health and improves the bioavailability of the nutrients in other foods.
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Store your olive oil in a cool, dark spot and once you open it, use it .. the oxygen in an open bottle will cause oxidation to start.
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yes, you can fry with it
Extra virgin olive oil has a smoke point at around 415F, home frying temperature is around 350-375F.
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Foods fried in olive oil are rich and flavorful and they pick up healthy antioxidants from the olive oil, even at frying temperatures and even after several hours of frying.
Elaine's in the studio with Malcolm White and Carol Palmer
talking olive oil, Italy, food and stuff.
click below to listen to the broadcasts on MPB Think Radio:
8 August 2022 Deep South Dining
13 February 2023 Deep South Dining
21 August 2023 Deep South Dining
29 January 2024 Deep South Dining
MPB Think Radio
Olio della Donna virtual events
Live from Elaine's kitchen in Tuscany with Luanne our importer at Olio2go: presentation of the OdD project, Q&A olive oil tasting session and a cooking demo, ideas for food matches.
watch the video here:
NOIAW presentation recorded live from kitchen of Elaine's farmhouse in Tuscany: overview of OdD groves, the origins of the projec, recap of the olive oil production process and demo cooking session with food matches:
presentation begins at 8:20:
Elaine Trigiani experience Italy virtual visit series, each video takes you on a quick trip to a site in Italy with an art history talk and a cooking lesson:
