Glossary O
Deutsch: Olive
The olive, botanical name Olea europaea, meaning 'European olive' in Latin, is a species of small tree or shrub in the family Oleaceae, found traditionally in the Mediterranean Basin. When in shrub form, it is known as Olea europaea 'Montra', dwarf olive, or little olive. The species is cultivated in all the countries of the Mediterranean, as well as in Australia, New Zealand, North and South America and South Africa. Olea europaea is the type species for the genus Olea.
Deutsch: Olivenöl / Español: Aceite de oliva / Português: Azeite / Français: Huile d'olive / Italiano: Olio d'oliva
Olive oil is a liquid fat obtained from olives (Olea europaea), a traditional tree crop of the Mediterranean Basin. It is widely used in cooking, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and as a fuel for traditional oil lamps. The production process involves extracting the oil from the fruit, which is classified into various grades based on acidity, processing methods, and sensory characteristics.