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Friday 24 January 2014

The Unique Features And Benefits Of Moroccan Olive Oil

By Marissa Velazquez


If you have ever been to Morocco and tasted original Moroccan olive oil then you know that this oil is completely different from all other oils in terms of richness in taste and in terms of quality. Although today there is more emphasis placed on the original Moroccan Argan oil, the importance of locally produced oil is considerably bigger. Here is information about the benefits, the features and the origins of Moroccan oil.

The origins of this product of Morocco can be traced back to the Middle Ages when the first trees were brought to Morocco from Sicily by Greek colonialists who ruled Sicily at that time. Thanks to the perfect weather conditions, especially in the middle and southern part of the country, the Olea europaea maroccana thrived and the country started to use olives and their oil in its cuisine from roughly the 10th century.

Many plantations cover much of the country, except in the areas which are largely deserted. The country has been a prime producer of the fruit since the 1400s. Many landowners use the income from homemade infusions as a primary source for economic health. Most harvesting begins during the middle of July annually with the oil being extracted from mature fruit in small quantities. It's enough for home use and a growing emphasis on marketing to the rest of the world.

Anyone who has tasted Moroccan oil, especially in form of a homemade essence can say that its taste is remarkably rich in essence and quality. The high quality pure oils are, unfortunately, not yet highly available outside Morocco but they are definitely more than worth tasting and buying when inside the country. According to locals the best quality results come from the slopes of the Atlas Mountains.

Moroccan cuisine is said to be one of the best in the world. This can be attributed to the rich essence of locally made oil which is often produced directly by the household. The rich essence of this oil can be linked to the local extracting methods.

Moroccan foods are considered among the tastiest in the world. Some of Morocco's best known examples include Pastille, tagine and couscous. Other Mediterranean area countries are much more likely to use olives than Moroccans do.

Moroccans are not only one of the biggest producers in the Mediterranean region, but they are also among the primary consumers of olive oil. It is used not only in cooking. Pure olive oil is consumed for breakfast with traditional bread and mint tea. This is a long-time Islamic tradition kept by most Moroccans to this day. The traditional breakfast in the country is not only said to be very tasty, but it is also considered one of the healthiest diets.

Another common use for Moroccan olive oil is as a remedy for various ill-health conditions. When a Moroccan has stomach pain, he might take a measure of pure oil to soothe and relieve. The product is also recommended for those who are experiencing flu symptoms. As a cure for coughing, it is recognized in households of this country. The purity of this product means that you won't be suffering from additional negative substances in the system.




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