Koronida Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil 0.3% 500 ml

How to store olive oil?

Olive oil should be stored in a cool, dark place, such as a refrigerator. This can help preserve its freshness and aroma. Avoid storing olive oil where it is exposed to sunlight or other heat sources, as this can cause a loss of flavor and aroma. Olive oil should be kept in a tightly sealed container to prevent it from drying out. Also, keep in mind that olive oil tends to change color and smell over time, so it should be consumed within a few months of opening.

What does it mean that olive oil is cold-pressed?

Cold-pressed olive oil is oil that has been produced without the use of heat or chemicals. This process involves pressing raw olives using a high-quality machine, such as a slow-speed press, where the temperature is maintained below 27 degrees Celsius. This allows the oil to retain more nutrients and aroma than hot-pressed olive oil or oil produced using chemicals. Cold-pressed olive oil is considered to be of higher quality than hot-pressed olive oil or oil produced using chemicals.

What does it mean if olive oil is cloudy?

If olive oil is cloudy, it means it has a non-uniform structure and is not completely clear. This may be due to the presence of small particles of olive pulp or pits that were not completely eliminated during the pressing process. Cloudy olive oil is not a defect, but it may indicate that it was produced by hand or using traditional methods, rather than with a modern machine. Cloudy olive oil may also have a more intense flavor and aroma than clear olive oil.

What does it mean that olive oil is extra virgin?

Extra virgin olive oil is olive oil that meets a number of quality and origin requirements. For olive oil to be labeled extra virgin, it must be cold-pressed, meaning without the use of heat or chemicals, and must meet specific requirements regarding its acidity level and taste. Extra virgin olive oil should have an acidity below 0.8% and meet specific taste and aroma requirements, such as freshness, intensity, and absence of defects. Extra virgin olive oil is considered the highest quality olive oil because it retains more nutrients and aroma than other types of olive oils.

What does olive oil acidity mean?

Olive oil acidity refers to the content of fatty acids in the oil. The lower the acidity of the oil, the more it is valued, as this means it contains more beneficial unsaturated fats and fewer saturated fatty acids. Olive oil with an acidity below 0.8% is considered to be of good quality. The acidity of olive oil can be checked on the product label or through laboratory analysis.

Why is olive oil pressed and bottled within 24 hours of harvest?

Olive oil loses its properties and flavor over time, so it is important that it is pressed and bottled as soon as possible after harvesting. This way, its best taste qualities can be preserved and the loss of valuable nutrients can be prevented. Thanks to quick pressing and bottling, olive oil retains its original, fresh taste and aroma, which are so highly valued by consumers.

Nutritional values per 100g of product: Energy 824 kcal/ 3389 kJ, Fat 91.6 g including saturated 12.8 g monounsaturated 70.5 g polyunsaturated 8.3 g, Carbohydrates 0 g including sugars 0 g, Protein 0 g, Salt 0 g

FROM OUR AGE-OLD OLIVE GROVES

Organic extra virgin olive oil 1L - organic extra virgin olive oil from Koroneiki olives, which grow in the Kalamata region and around the bay in the wider area of Koroni.

Organic farming rejects the use of synthetic chemicals, such as synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, and pesticides. In Europe, organic farming is defined by law, so the commercial use of the term "organic" is subject to government and state control.

Practices used in organic farming include mixing, green manuring, the use of manure and plant residues (composts), the use of alternative plant protection and nutrition preparations, the use of local varieties adapted to the specific conditions of a given area, and the exclusion of the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and products made from GMOs.

Our own organic products are certified by the DIO organization and meet the maximum requirements specified by law. The organic farming techniques used here, the very low acidity of the olive oil, and the rich content of polyphenols make this olive oil a product of very high quality.

It has a dark, vibrant green color and a fruity, sweet-bitter taste, a spicy sensation in the throat, a touch of softness to the touch of various fruits, rich in healthy protective polyphenols, oleocanthal, and oleacein - a product of high nutritional value, belonging to the premium category. It has the characteristic dark green color of Koroneiki varieties and the spicy taste and fruits that identify oils from this region.

Olive oil and health:

1. Many diseases are caused by uncontrolled consumption of foods also containing saturated fatty acids (animal fats), which cause atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases.
   Medical studies have shown that in Mediterranean countries, particularly Greece, where olive oil consumption is high, there are fewer cardiovascular events than in any other country in the world.
   By reducing the consumption of animal fats and increasing the consumption of olive oil in our diet, we can achieve an ideal combination for the prevention of fatal diseases such as atherosclerosis and heart attacks.
2. Recent medical studies have shown that olive oil is ideal for the needs of the human body, creating natural binding fluids, thus alleviating pain and discomfort in the bile (heartburn).
3. Millions of people worldwide suffer from stomach problems and related diseases. The reason is very serious ulcers.
   As is known, the use of olive oil in the diet is a beneficial factor in the functioning of the digestive system because the oil keeps HCl low in our stomach. Thus, the oil helps in the proper functioning of the digestive tract.

It is also proven that consuming olive oil in the diet helps:

• In the good balance of human metabolism, proper development of the body and bones.
• Appropriate vitamin D for the body.

Olive oil helps us to be healthy and makes our lives more pleasant. Written by Dimitrios Th. KREMASTINOS, Professor of Cardiology at the University of Athens, President of the Greek College of Cardiology. A series of experimental studies has shown that the oil component contained in olives lowers cholesterol levels by 30-40%, and a series of intracellular mechanisms acting increase heart resistance to cellular ischemia.