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olive oil
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Olive oil
Olive oil
is a
fat
obtained from the
olive
(the fruit of
Olea europaea
; family
Oleaceae
), a traditional tree
crop
of the
Mediterranean Basin
. The oil is produced by pressing whole olives and is commonly used in
cooking
,
cosmetics
,
pharmaceuticals
, and
soaps
, and as a fuel for traditional
oil lamps
. Olive oil is used throughout the world and is often associated with
Mediterranean countries
. Adulteration of olive oil is widespread, with involvement by organised crime.
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