Oro del Desierto: an EVOO, a philosophy, a passion

Oro del Desierto: A Quarter Century of Pioneering Sustainable Olive Oil In 2024, Oro del Desierto will celebrate its 25th anniversary, a remarkable journey closely linked to Rafael Alonso’s vision. In 1995, he began taking over the family business and decided to introduce organic olive farming. This decision laid the foundation for a company characterized […]

Why is acidity important when frying in olive oil?

Olive Oil for Frying Deep-frying, whether in a pan or in oil, has been one of the primary methods of preparing food for thousands of years. The first records of fried foods date back to the Mesopotamian era. Today, almost all foods come in fried form, from potatoes and other vegetables to meat and delicious […]

Olive oil and dementia

Olive Oil and Dementia Researchers warn that by 2050, more than 153 million people worldwide could suffer from dementia, almost tripling the number in 2019 in the Mediterranean region. Observational and controlled studies have shown that adherence to the Mediterranean diet and consumption of extra virgin olive oil are associated with improved memory and cognition […]

Olive oil could help with training

A natural byproduct of olive oil production could support exercise According to new research, olive oil production may have antioxidant benefits and support physical activity. The study, led by nutrition researchers at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and published in the journal Nutrients, is the first to examine the benefits of natural olive water for athletes. […]