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In addition to being delicious and an indispensable ingredient in the kitchen, EVOO seems to be a true natural remedy against many diseases. In contrast to several other condiments that may be hazardous to our health, EVOO combats damage to our system that is a result of environmental pollution and the aging process. The healthy properties of EVOO are due principally to the presence of antioxidant polyphenols, vitamin E, oleic acid, and monounsaturated fats. These compounds present in higher quantities in high-quality EVOO tend to deteriorate and diminish with heat or oxidation, due to the exposure to air, because of...

Beer is not just one of the oldest beverages ever crafted by humankind—it’s also a rich sensory universe of flavors and aromas that tell the story of ingredients, traditions, and terroirs. Every sip is a multisensory experience, and aroma plays a key role in defining the character of each beer style. Exploring beer aromas means diving into a world of scents that range from floral to fruity, from malty to roasted, and far beyond.Here’s a quick reference chart showing common aroma types and where they come from. There’s an endless variety of beer styles, each with its own distinctive aromatic...

Australia is, for wine enthusiasts, a land that simply must be explored. This vast island-continent is one of the most dynamic and sophisticated realities in contemporary viticulture. The incredible diversity of climates, soils, and winemaking approaches has turned Australia into a natural laboratory where European tradition meets the pioneering spirit of a young nation, forging a strong, recognizable, and constantly evolving wine identity. Although Australia has hosted wild grape varieties for millennia, these were not suitable for winemaking. Indigenous populations did not develop a culture around viticulture or wine production. It was with British colonization that viticulture began to take...

The almond is the edible seed of Prunus dulcis, a tree belonging to the Rosaceae family, like the cherry and peach trees. It blooms between February and April, covering itself with white or pink flowers well before the leaves appear—a spectacle that, in Sicily, Spain, or southern France, is synonymous with spring itself. Originally from Central Asia, the almond was already cultivated in ancient Egypt, where it was considered a sacred fruit. The Greeks spread it throughout the Mediterranean basin, the Romans called it nux Graeca (Greek nut), and since then it has become an integral part of Mediterranean culinary...

The beauty of white wine is in its freshness, its lightness, but also in its ability to surprise with intense, elegant and multifaceted aromas. For those who like to taste with awareness, the nose is the most important tool: wine is discovered first with the sense of smell then with the palate.It is from this awareness that TasterPlace's White Wine Aromas collection was born, an ideal tool for those who want to learn to recognize, memorize and appreciate the aromas that make each white wine unique. This collection includes 12 typical white wine aromas, carefully selected to represent the main...