Oil Guide

Knowledge, stories, and tips for using olive oil and good cooking.


Olivenöl-Herstellung — Bartolini, Olio Crudo, Monterosa und OMED auf Travertin

How is olive oil made? — From the olive grove to the bottle

By Stephan Uhlenbusch

From the olive grove to the bottle: How does an olive become a liter of extra virgin olive oil? Harvesting, milling, malaxation, separation, filtration — the individual steps explained, with the difference between artisanal and industrial production.

5 min read
Herstellung
Welches Olivenöl zum Braten — vier hitzestabile Olivenöle auf Travertin

In Focus

Which Olive Oil for Frying? The Heat Myth Explained

The saying "You shouldn't fry with good olive oil" persists stubbornly—and it's wrong. We show what food science says today, which varieties belong in the pan, and when another oil makes more sense.