In honor of National Olive Day today, here are five facts you never knew about olives, but will be happy you do now. Getty1) Olives, like Grapes, are Very ‘Terroir’ DependentWhile most of us know that there are different varieties of olives, it goes a lot deeper than green vs. black. As with wine, the climate and growing location shape the characteristic tastes and flavors of olives. For olive oil, one of the greatest measures of a high-quality product is the amount of time it takes for the fruit to go from being picked to being crushed. The less time it takes, the fresher the oil will likely taste.” To keep your olive oil in its peak quality, store it in a dark, sealed container.

Source: Forbes June 01, 2019 12:33 UTC