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Fresh as nature intended, from our olive groves to your table.
A very fine extra virgin olive oil from Corfu island, with fresh aroma and taste, rich in texture and high in Polyphenols.
What is High Polyphenol / Phenolic Extra Virgin Olive Oil?
High phenolic olive oil is the name given to scientifically measured extra virgin olive oil. It simply means extra virgin olive oil which is far higher in healthful polyphenols than regular extra virgin olive oil.
Polyphenols are plant compounds with antioxidant properties which can be found in many kinds of plant-based foods such as fruit, veggies, nuts, seeds, tea, coffee and wine, and they can be found in abundance in extra virgin olive oil to varying degrees.
It is one of the main reasons the Mediterranean diet with olive oil at its core benefits our overall health.
There are over 30 different naturally occurring polyphenols found in extra virgin olive oil, which are rich in anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. These work to neutralise free radicals, protecting the body at a cellular level.
In addition to their potential health benefits, these premium high phenolic olive oils are prized for their distinctive flavour profiles and are used in gourmet cooking and high-end restaurants.
It's a fabulous foodie find for anyone wishing to improve their wellness through food!
Why High Polyphenol Extra Virgin Olive Oil is Heart Healthy
Valentine's Day may have come and gone, but the importance of keeping our hearts healthy is a year-round affair! And what better way to show some love to our tickers than with a drizzle of high polyphenol extra virgin olive oil?
Extra virgin olive oil has long been recognised for providing significant cardiovascular protection and reducing risk factors, including poor lipid profiles, high blood pressure, endothelial dysfunction, diabetes, obesity, and thrombosis.
Elevate Your Cooking with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Tantalise your taste buds and transform your culinary creations with liquid gold, extra virgin olive oil (EVOO).
Almost all recipes start with a tablespoon or two of olive oil, the essential, central ingredient of Mediterranean cooking. EVOO is always the starting point of something delicious.
Fresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil - New Harvest
Harvest time is an enchanting time of year, and it’s a time of anticipation eagerly awaited by producers and olive oil enthusiasts alike.
We were lucky enough to visit the mill for a few days to help with the harvest and taste the new season's oil. It is always a very humbling experience. The Dafnis family work tirelessly from morning until late at night with a commitment to tradition and excellence to ensure the olives are pressed as quickly as possible to ensure the freshest, highest quality olive oil.
The Health Benefits of Polyphenols in EVOO
Polyphenols are naturally occurring bioactive compounds that have antioxidant properties. They are found in many plant foods such as fruit and vegetables, nuts, seeds, herbs, spices, tea, red wine, dark chocolate and extra virgin olive oil (EVOO).
Polyphenols give a plant its colour and their role is to defend the plants against aggressors such as ultraviolet light, insects and pathogens.
What is cold pressed Extra Virgin olive oil?
The ancient traditional olive mills consisted of large slabs of stone, a pile of circular mats and a donkey. The mill stones were pushed around by a donkey which crushed the olives to a paste. It was then placed on the mats which were then stacked and pressed to squeeze out the oil and water, which would then be separated.