Yes, some bitterness is good and what we love about olives, but when they are harvested, they have a phenolic compound called ...

This is the result of the phenolic compound, oleuropein. It acts as a deterrent to protect olives from voracious creatures. Table olives, like the ones dotting your charcuterie board, must first ...

Olive oil is synonymous with the Mediterranean diet, and the health benefits of both are well documented. Olive oil reduces the risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes and premature death.