What Is Olive Oil?

Is it just a fat? No, it is so much more. Olive oil has played an important role in the development of civilization. The production of olive oil by the ancients was due to its many uses, but especially for its spiritual and religious values. Olive oil is a symbol of peace and tranquility. The most common use of olive oil is as a cooking oil, but it also has a lot of uses as a cosmetic oil and natural medicine.

The olive is a fruit-bearing plant, which is native to North Africa. It is grown and harvested in many different climates and regions around the world. The oil-bearing seeds are protected by the bitter pulp of the fruit. The unripe fruit can be eaten but the oil is extracted through a process called "milling". When we refer to olive oil, we are generally referring to the oil that has been produced from the fruit of the olive tree. Both the fruit of the olive tree and the oil it produces are called olives. Olives are fruit that has been formed in the olive's ovary and then they are covered with a protective layer of mucilage. Mucilage (meaning, "gum") is a type of gel that can be found in many fruits.