Article: The Nutritional Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)

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Beneficios nutritivos del aceite de oliva virgen extra

Jan 21, 2017Noticias de Mi Oliva Gourmet

The Nutritional Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)

The importance of the Mediterranean diet and, in particular, the nutritional benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, are internationally recognized. Several researchers have confirmed that Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the main source of fat in the Mediterranean. It has also been confirmed that it has positive effects on food. Olive Oil is the basis of the Mediterranean Diet, an essential nutritional product for the population with the highest life expectancy in the world. “Benefits

What origin do the nutritional benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil have?

EVOO is not only composed of fatty acids such as oleic acid, but of many minor compounds such as:

hydrocarbons
tocopherols
alkanols
flavonoids
anthocyanins
sterols
phenols, etc.

These micro compounds give the Extra Virgin Olive Oil an added nutritional value. They are antioxidant compounds, which means that, when we take them, our body defends itself against oxidation.

The gold compound

The “gold” compound found in olive oil is called oleocanthal (also oleocanthal). Oleocanthal is a phenol that is found abundantly in EVOO. It varies between 284 and 711 mg/kg. Today it is known that oleocanthal is the only phenolic compound responsible for the sensation of spiciness that some olive oils leave in the throat after taking them. Author: Hristofor Miho

Estirpe - Traditional Harvest

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Estirpe Cosecha Tradicional is a filtered Extra Virgin Olive Oil, smooth and slightly bitter and spicy, with unique nuances and aromas.

Traditional Harvest is a very special oil. It is an essential Extra Virgin Olive Oil in your kitchen.

As it is an Extra Virgin Olive Oil of superior quality and filtered, it is versatile and we can use it to enrich our daily dishes, providing a unique flavor.

Its mild flavor, although rich in nuances, also makes it suitable for consumption both fried and raw, on bread, salads, mellowing out aged cheese, etc.

Characteristics

It is a very special Extra Virgin Olive Oil, with unique aromas from the land of Puente Genil. It is smooth on the palate and slightly bitter and pungent. This Olive Oil is obtained from olives, mostly of the Hojiblanca variety, cultivated in a traditional way and made only by mechanical processes. With an acidity of 0.2, it makes it an extraordinary Oil.

We leave you some opinions from our customers:

”I have tried all the oils from Mi Oliva Gourmet, since I have been a customer since you started and I will continue to be, but I have to say that I just bought this type and I loved it. I like its colour, density , smell and especially its flavour. Despite being a filtered oil, I have to say that it has a lot of flavour, but at the same time it is elegant and delicate. I loved it! Congratulations because you have wonderful oils, of excellent quality. Thank you very much!!!”

”Another great success coming from the olive groves of Puente Genil, I haven’t had this oil for a long time, it reminds us of the old artisanal mill oils that have finally made this product famous. Highly recommended for use in cooking, and raw to give a soft touch to salads, etc… without losing that characteristic flavour.”