This Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is grown in the hills of Italy. it is full of flavor and goodness. It is a healthy choice for a salad dressing or a pasta dish. Grown organically this oil is the product of the first pressed oil from the freshly picked olives. The oil is extracted naturally without heating or chemical methods and it has a low acidity indicating it is of high quality. Recreate the heart healthy benefits of the Mediterranean diet with this organic extra virgin olive oil.
Ingredients: Extra virgin olive oil from organic farming
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Nutrition Fact (per 100ml)
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| Calories: |
828 Kcal |
| Fat: |
92g |
Saturated
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10-16g |
Monounsaturated
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68-76g |
Polyunsaturated
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6-11g |
| Protein: |
0g |
| Carbohydrates: |
0g |
| Vitamin E |
15-20mg |
Benefits to health
Olive oil, has low levels of saturated fats and is considered a healthy chose amongst oils. It is high in monounsaturated fats and is cholesterol free.
It is also rich in antioxidants and polyphenols including the phenols hydroxytyrosol and tyrosol and other flavenoids. These have beneficial qualities such as lowering high blood pressure, cholesterol levels and the rish of heart disease. Olive oil also provides vitamins including high levels of vitamin E and K.
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