Glossary of Bulk Oil Terms

Net Weight

Posted by Hannah Broaddus

Dec 13, 2012 10:00:00 PM

The weight of the product without any packaging weight.  For example, the total weight of the oil packed inside the drum, not including the weight of the drum itself.  

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Non-GMO

Posted by Hannah Broaddus

Dec 12, 2012 10:00:00 PM

This term means that the product has been produced, harvested and manufactured without the use of any genetically modified organisms. 

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Oil

Posted by Hannah Broaddus

Dec 11, 2012 10:00:00 PM

A fat that is liquid at room temperature.

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Olive

Posted by Hannah Broaddus

Dec 10, 2012 10:00:00 PM

The fruit of the olive tree (Olea europaea). Small and round, the stone or pit is surrounded by the flesh or meat. Olives vary in color from bright green to black, depending on ripeness  and when the fruit is picked. 

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Olive Cake

Posted by Hannah Broaddus

Dec 9, 2012 10:00:00 PM

See Olive Pomace.

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Olive Oil

Posted by Hannah Broaddus

Dec 8, 2012 10:00:00 PM

Olive oil is juice obtained from the pulp of olives (fruit of the olive tree; genus Olea europaea).  This oil is commonly used in the Mediterranean diet, and has many potential health benefits. 

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Olive Oil Blends

Posted by Hannah Broaddus

Dec 7, 2012 10:00:00 PM

A blend or combination of olive oil and another oil, often Canola Oil or Soybean Oil.  This blend must be a specific ratio of the two oils and be labeled appropriately informing consumers of the grades and exact ratio used.  Sometimes this term is also used to refer to a blend of olive varietals used to create a particular flavor profile of olive oil. 

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Olive Pomace

Posted by Hannah Broaddus

Dec 6, 2012 10:00:00 PM

See Pomace.

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Olive Pomace Oil

Posted by Hannah Broaddus

Dec 5, 2012 10:00:00 PM

Oil that is extracted from the pomace of the olive. A solvent (typically hexane) is added to the pomace to extract any remaining oil.  The solvent is removed, and the remaining Pomace Oil is refined.  This is a similar process used to manufacture seed oils like Soybean and Canola.

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Organic

Posted by Hannah Broaddus

Dec 4, 2012 10:00:00 PM

A product that is grown, manufactured and packaged without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.  Each step of the growing, harvesting, manufacturing  and packaging process must be documented and certified by accredited agencies. 

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