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Premium Cooking Oil Imports Break 13-year Record

SEOUL, Oct. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — The premium cooking oil market in South Korea has reached significant growth as ‘well-being’ demand among consumers continues to expand. The Korea Customs Service reported that imports of extra virgin olive oil, which currently leads the premium cooking oil market, reached 13,992 tons last year, breaking a 13-year record. [...]

Elaidic Acid in Olive Oil Has Anti-aging Effects: Study

SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean research team has confirmed that elaidic acid in olive oil has excellent anti-aging benefits. Animals living in a relatively cold environment, particularly cold-blooded animals, are known to have the tendency to live longer than those living in warmer climates. The reasons for the difference, however, has yet [...]