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Name in English: Olive oil
Name in French: Huile d’olive
Name in Classical Arabic: Zit Beldiya
Name in Moroccan Arabic: Zait Azzaitoune
The production area covers all of eastern Morocco.
Olive oil from the eastern Moroccan region, Oriental, is a clear oil that is yellow to green in color. The specific quality of this extra virgin olive oil is the result of interaction of several soil, climatic, agronomic and technologicalfactors. Olive oil fom the eastern region is very popular both in domestic and international markets, and is known for its richness in oleic acid and polyphenols that promoteits stability.
The oil rich in polyphenols give it stability from oxidation, resulting in a long shelf life. It also gives it some of its organoleptic characteristics (bitterness, fragrance). Indeed, the oil’s aroma components are linked to its polyphenols: a high concentration of polyphenols represents a high concentration of aroma compounds.
The product is highly valued and in demand mainly by the local population and Moroccans residing abroad. The product is eaten raw and is used in the preparation of various dishes and salads.