Olive oil, a liquid product of the Olea europaea tree, is an important part of the Mediterranean diet, and its consumption has become popular worldwide. This has motivated researchers from different backgrounds, including but not limited to engineering and analytical chemistry, to study its various aspects. In this chapter, we introduce the basic characteristics of olive oil, provide a brief overview of the different types of olives, and identify which countries are leading the olive oil production. We will conclude the chapter by mentioning the aspects and properties of olive oil that will be discussed in the following chapters.

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Introduction

  • Salim Ok,
  • Emmanuel Hatzakis,
  • Tapas K. Mal,
  • Derya Arslan

摘要

Olive oil, a liquid product of the Olea europaea tree, is an important part of the Mediterranean diet, and its consumption has become popular worldwide. This has motivated researchers from different backgrounds, including but not limited to engineering and analytical chemistry, to study its various aspects. In this chapter, we introduce the basic characteristics of olive oil, provide a brief overview of the different types of olives, and identify which countries are leading the olive oil production. We will conclude the chapter by mentioning the aspects and properties of olive oil that will be discussed in the following chapters.