Olive Oil Facts

Olive Oil has the same calories as other vegetable oils, but a much higher nutritional value.

The bitter the better?

According to research, olive oil that is sharp to taste is abundant in phenols (antioxidants) and is better for health. The fresher the olive oil, the better the taste. 

Why olive oil?

Extra Virgin Olive Oil is  prized for its high content in vitamins and nutrients, as well as for the fact that it is pure and without any additives. Olive Oil contributes to a balanced diet. It decreases bad cholesterol (LDL) levels, without affecting good cholesterol (HDL), preventing the accumulation of fibroids in the artery walls. In addition, olive oil, along with a healthy diet and lifestyle, helps protect against major  illness, such as heart disease, thrombosis and diabetes. Olive oil is  high in oleic acid which   helps reduce blood pressure.  Olive oil also contains many antioxidants including vitamin E, carotenoids and oleuropein.

Did you know?

According to New York International Olive Oil Competition 2015, Italy is one of the major producers of the best olive oils. Each olive tree yields an average of 40 kg of fruit a year. Usually, the oil produced corresponds to 8-10 percent of that quantity. One olive tree can produce around four litres of oil every year for hundreds of years. Typically  an olive tree can live between 300 and 600 years.

Types of olive oil?

The three types of olive oil are extra virgin, virgin and pure olive. Extra virgin oil is the most expensive. This type comes from the first cold press, and has the lowest acidity levels (less than 1%) of the three types. Because of its perfect balance in taste, aroma and color, it is used in dressings and also served with bread. Its taste and aroma is typical to the region it comes from. Virgin olive oil is also obtained from the first pressing of olives but its acidity level is higher (up to 3.3%) than that of extra virgin. Pure olive oil is  a blend of virgin and refined olive oil. Due to the blended nature, it is less expensive and used for  cooking in  high temperature. 

                    

Olive Tree's Extra virgin oil garnished on salad

Clarity  of the Olive oil?

The extract obtained  from the crushing of olives is a natural juice, and like  all natural juices, olive oil is hazy and contains  vitamins and trace elements of the fruit.

Uses of olive oil?

It stimulates your digestive system, and taken regularly it can prevent constipation as well.  It protects the gastrointestinal tract and stimulates the production of bile, our natural laxative

How to store?

All oils are best stored in cool and dry place, far from areas exposed to sunlight. Some oils must be used within 6 months after opening whereas others like olive oil last longer from 9 months up to 2-3 years.

Where to buy olive oil?

You  can buy all natural olive oil online from our gourmet online store olivetreetrading.com

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