The Role of Olive Oil in Mediterranean Cuisine
- 1. Which country is the largest producer of olive oil?
A) Turkey
B) Italy
C) Spain
D) Greece
- 2. What is a common characteristic of extra virgin olive oil?
A) Refined
B) Low acidity
C) High processing
D) Artificial flavoring
- 3. Which type of olive oil is the least processed?
A) Light olive oil
B) Extra virgin olive oil
C) Pomace oil
D) Refined oil
- 4. Which health condition is olive oil associated with reducing risk?
A) Osteoporosis
B) Cardiovascular disease
C) Asthma
D) Diabetes type 1
- 5. What plant is olive oil derived from?
A) Coconut palm
B) Olive tree
C) Sunflower
D) Soybean
- 6. Which of these is a key component of the Mediterranean diet?
A) Margarine
B) Butter
C) Coconut oil
D) Olive oil
- 7. Which of the following is a common flavor paired with olive oil?
A) Chocolate
B) Garlic
C) Vanilla
D) Cinnamon
- 8. What is the main antioxidant in olive oil?
A) Oleuropein
B) Resveratrol
C) Catechin
D) Quercetin
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