Olive oil

A flask of olive oil

Olive oil is a vegetable oil. It is made by getting the juice of the fruits of the olive tree. These are called olives. The oil is used in cooking, as well as cosmetics , traditional medicine, and as a fuel for oil lamps.

People see it as a healthy addition to their diet because of the high level of unsaturated fats (mainly oleic acid) and polyphenols.

Producers

At more than one-third of the world's olive trees, Spain is the top producer of olive oil in the world.