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Olive Oil

Olive oil is an oil that is derived from the olive fruit, which is a traditional crop of the Mediterranean Basin. Olive oil is used in cooking, pharmaceuticals, soaps, fuel, and cosmetics. It is very popular in Italian dishes and salads. The first people known to use olive oil were the Neolithic people of the 8th millennium BC.

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Does olive oil induce labor?

olive oil softens up the soft tissue and can make it easier for the baby to move downward but it does not really bring on labor.

It however is very effective in preventing tearing when it is messaged into the cervix and surrounding areas starting a few weeks before delivery.

I personally have tried this and it works. My third child was my biggest and the only one iused olive oil with and the only one i did not tear with!

What would happen if you drank a sip of olive oil?

Nothing wrong can happen. It may not test very good though, i like to use olive oil on my eggs because it has a very healthy fat that most foods dont have. Its also very good for upraising hormone levels.

How can you tell when-Olive oil and Vinegar-salad dressing goes bad?

A dressing of that kind will not easily go bad. If the Olive oil and Vinegar separate, just shake it to reconstitute. Both Olive oil and Vinegar have an unrefrigerated shelf life of years. Although vinegar is in itself a natural preservative (all acids are), if you introduce high protein items like anchovies into the dressing, they will go off more quickly.

How many ml in half a teaspoon of olive oil?

There are 2.5 milliliters in 1/2 teaspoonful of liquid.

Why is sweet oil called sweet oil and what is the difference between it and olive oil?

It is olive oil and it is called sweet oil because of it's sweet taste.

Does dumping a whole bottle of olive oil on your head make your hair grow faster?

Yes, i know a four year old who dumped a WHOLE BOTTLE FULL of olive oil on his head! it grew four inches in three days! so.. i guess if somebody did that every day your hair would grow pretty long!

Does organic olive oil cure sand fly bites?

Cure - no. Offer some light relief - perhaps.

Should you refrigerate olive oil?

No! I say yes. I researched this on olive oil company sites and there is no problem with refrigerating o.o. Mine goes bad so fast I'd much rather refrigerate than have to toss it all of the time.

Can olive oil be used for making Yorkshire pudding?

Yorkshire pudding is meant to be made using the rendered fat from the beef roast it's served with. While olive oil will probably work, the flavor will be noticably differnt.

What are the grades of olive oil?

* Extra-virgin olive oil comes from cold pressing of the olives, contains no more than 0.8% acidity, and is judged to have a superior taste. There can be no refined oil in extra-virgin olive oil. * Virgin olive oil has an acidity less than 2%, and judged to have a good taste. There can be no refined oil in virgin olive oil. * Pure olive oil. Oils labeled as Pure olive oil or Olive oil are usually a blend of refined olive oil and one of the above two categories of virgin olive oil. * Olive oil is a blend of virgin oil and refined oil, containing no more than 1.5% acidity. It commonly lacks a strong flavor. * Olive-pomace oil is a blend of refined pomace olive oil and possibly some virgin oil. It is fit for consumption, but it may not be called olive oil. Olive-pomace oil is rarely found in a grocery store; it is often used for certain kinds of cooking in restaurants. * Lampante oil is olive oil not used for consumption; lampante comes from olive oil's ancient use as fuel in oil-burning lamps. Lampante oil is mostly used in the industrial market.

Do the muslim believe that olive oil can be bless to heal you?

Olive and Olive oil is mentioned as a holy fruiet and Oil in Koran and according Islam things mentioned in Korah are blessed.

also prophet Muhamamd (PBUH) said:

eat olive oil and use it on your skin.

What is the movie where a mom thinks that olive oil will cure her kid?

You may be thinking of "Lorenzo's Oil" (1992). Stars Nick Nolte, Susan Sarandon, Peter Ustinov.

Can you substitute olive oil for vegetable oil in pancakes?

Yes, but be aware that olive oil has flavors that most vegetable oils don't have. You are likely to have a touch of olive flavor in your pancakes!

Can you use olive oil to clean out your ears?

don't use it if you don't know if it could hurt your ears

What happens to Olive oil when used for frying?

You can't use if for deep fat fry,but you can use it for sauteing and shallow frying. The olive oil will also get a burnt smell if you use it too much!

How long should you leave olive oil in your hair?

You should leave olive oil in your hair for at least 1 hour but it does depend on what you are using the oil for. For example if you are using it for hair loss then you will need to leave it on for a considerably long amount of time,3 hours at the most but if it is for massaging then you should massage it in for about 15 minutes then wait 1-2 hours and then remove it.

Hope this helps.

Is castor oil and olive oil the same?

No. Olive oil is not an acid at all, it's made primarily of triglycerides.

Can you take a 101 oz can of olive oil in your checked baggage on a flight?

Within the US if your back is checked, this is OK. Between countries, you have some food regulations that you're not supposed to break.