Analysis and Description of Olive Oil

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There are a myriad of choices when choosing an olive oil and they all have different qualities, tastes, and scents. In recent years, some olive oil manufacturers have been misrepresenting or, possibly, adulterating the product they are selling. In order for the consumer to be protected from these potentials and receive the product they are purchasing, agencies and councils have been created to test, certify, and monitor the olive oil industry for truth in advertising.
I am curious as to what makes one olive oil better than another. When I go to the grocery store, there are innumerous possibilities to choose from. There are domestic and International choices. There are different grades. There are different certifications. I saw, online, there was a research done by UC Davis on the qualities and properties of olive oil. I want to know the history of this fruit, the nutritional qualities, and grading of this oil. I will look into the culinary uses and limitations. I will also research what legislation and governing bodies there are to monitor the qualities of olive oil.
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