product description
Master plant: Olea europea L.
Oleaceae (Olive family)
Oleum Oleae europeae
INCI: Olea Europaea
Origin:
The Olive was a native to Asia Minor and spread to the rest of the Mediterranean basin 6,000 years ago. It is among the oldest known cultivated trees in the world - being grown before the written language was invented. Today, olive trees are grown on all continents.
Olive oil organic is Demeter certified.
Demeter stands for biodynamic cultivation and guarantees responsible treatment of the product at all stages of production.
Characteristics and subtances:
The main component of olive oil is oleic acid (55-85%), a mono-unsaturated fatty acid, linoleic acid (6-10%) and other fatty acids. Olive Oil contains both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are important and are particularly high in oily fish such as salmon. Olive oil is about 10% linoleic acid (an omega 6 oil) and about 1% linolenic acid (an omega 3 oil), therefore the ratio is 10:1
The Extra Virgin organic olive oil is obtained only from the olive, the fruit of the olive tree. Furthermore Extra Virgin organic olive oil has a free acidity of not more than 0.8 grams per 100 grams (0.8%) as opposed to Virgin olive oil (max. 2%).
Applications:
Extra Virgin olive oil is a superb tasting edible oil.
You can use the golden yellow to green-yellow clear oil not only to refine salads but also, because of its high heatability, for frying.
Please store in a cool (less than 20°C) and dark place to protect its flavor.
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