Research on table olives has shown that the consumption of this product can strengthen consumers’ natural immune systems. Table olives could be the main fermented probiotic vegetable product sold in the future. The latest data provided by researchers from the PROBIOLIVES Project shows that some of the lactic acid bacteria (LAB) generated in the fermentation of table olives have better results than other forms of bacteria that have been recognised as probiotic microorganisms and that are currently used in many milk products.
This week on OHIS
MADRID, SPAIN / 04.10.2024
This week on the Olive Health Information System website The newsletter of the University of Navarra and the IOC dedicated to health This week, we delve into the remarkable health benefits of olive oil, particularly its role...
Meeting with the Portuguese authorities and olive oil sector
PORTUGAL / 03.10.2024
A recap of the Executive Director’s visit to Portugal IOC Executive Director Jaime Lillo travelled to Portugal from 9 to 11 September to meet the country’s newly appointed Minister for Agriculture, José Manuel...
21st Edition of the University Title in Virgin Olive Oil Tasting
JAEN, SPAIN / 02.10.2024
The course will run from 25 September to 19 December 2024 Last week, the University of Jaén (UJA), a key IOC partner, inaugurated the 21st edition of the University Title in Virgin Olive Oil Tasting. This edition welcomes...