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Over half a million people in Turkey make a living off of the fruit of the olive tree. The olive tree originated in the region that is now Turkey and later spread around the Mediterranean. The olives in Turkey are mostly harvested by hand and are often grown in nearly organic conditions. The Mediterranean and Aegean climate in Turkey is very similar to that of the Tuscan region of Italy. The sandy soil conditions, sea breeze and unique varieties of olives in Turkey all contribute to it's fruity, light taste.

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Turkish Olive Oil

Turkish Olive Oil - The olive tree originated in the region that is now Turkey and later spread around the Mediterranean. Turkey is the #3 Olive Oil supplier to the US after Italy and Spain.

Olive-Pomace Oil

This is another oil derived from the olive that keeps its initial chemical structure. It is made of the oil extracted from olive pomace using solvents, which is then refined and blended with virgin olive oil. In no case may the degree of acidity exceed 1.5%.

Published Aug 13 2007, 08:01 PM by admin
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