Heat treatment applied at a temperature above 100º C to remove all forms of life, including spores. It is an absolute term implying the loss of viability or removal of all the micro–organisms contained in a food, which is treated in such a way as to prevent subsequent contamination.
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MADRID, SPAIN / 20.05.2025
Welcome to the IOC, the only intergovernmental organisation in the world that brings together all stakeholders involved in the production and consumption of olive oil and table olives. Here you will find a summary of the...
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This week on the Olive Health Information System website The newsletter of the University of Navarra and the IOC dedicated to health At the heart of the Mediterranean diet lies a golden thread—extra virgin olive oil...