Olive oil Ekstra vergin

Ingredients:
100% cold pressed extra virgin olive oil

Characteristics:
Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the top grade of olive oil and is the most natural and flavoursome of all oils. It is unprocessed oil, which must have an acidity level of not more than 0,8 per cent.
The oil must also have perfect aroma, flavour and colour and be free from defects. The lower the acidity level of the olive oil, the higher the quality and the more distinctive the flavours and aromas.

Extra virgin olive oil is more expensive than olive oil because it is produced in smaller quantities from select olives, and offers the widest range of tastes.

Similar to fine wines, the flavour and aroma of extra virgin olive oil depends on a number of variables: the variety of olive, growing conditions, the time and method of harvest, and finally the care with which the olives are turned into the finished product, bottled and stored.

The best way to store extra virgin olive oil is in an airtight container in a dry cupboard, away from extreme heat and light.

Like all vegetable and seed oils, extra virgin olive oil is cholesterol-free.

All oils have the same number of calories (124 calories per tablespoon); all are 100% fat. But, because extra virgin olive oil is more flavourful than other oils, less is needed to add great taste to salads and other foods thus it is the healthier option.

Usage:

• Preparation of salads, marinades and other cold dishes
• Basting meats before barbecuing
• As a condiment to flavour foods – drizzle over cooked rice, pasta, salads, …
• For a tasty snack pour a trickle of extra virgin olive oil on toast with a clove of garlic

Shelf life of the product: 18 months

Properties and health effects:
Extra virgin Olive oil plays a major part in the Mediterranean diet, which is thought by many doctors to be a significant factor in reducing the risk of heart disease and some disorders of the digestive system.

Thanks to a high share of monounsaturated fatty acids, β-sitosterol and, most importantly, squalen, extra virgin olive oil is particularly suitable for healthy meals. The presence of both, polyunsaturated fatty acids and monounsaturated fatty acids, help to keep the arteries elastic and reduce risks of clogging, so that the blood can flow freely to deliver nutrients our bodies need.

Extra virgin Olive oil has an exceptionally high content of natural antioxidants (vitamin E and polyphenoles), which protect oil against rancidity and our bodies against free radicals. It can also help to reduce blood pressure and enable the body to absorb minerals such as calcium, iron, phosphorus and magnesium more easily.

Origin and quality:
Since the supply of olives in Slovenia is so small, Gea purchase extra virgin olive oils from Italy and Spain, who have the same types of olives as are available in Slovenia. In many ways this is advantageous - since there is a huge supply of olive oil in Spain and Italy, Gea are afforded the luxury of demanding the highest quality and undertake strict analyses each time they import this oil.

Though the oil is sourced from different places, the quality is always consistent – every single batch is tried and tested to ensure they maintain the high quality we take pride in.

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