Olive oil is a liquid fat obtained from olives, a traditional tree crop of the Mediterranean Basin. It is used in cooking, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and soaps and as a fuel for traditional oil lamps. It is also used in the production of biodiesel.
Olive oil is produced by pressing whole olives. It is commonly used in cooking, whether for frying or as a salad dressing. It is also used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and soaps, and as a fuel for traditional oil lamps. Olive oil is used in the Mediterranean diet, which is associated with beneficial health effects such as lower levels of LDL cholesterol.