Koroneiki 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Medium Intensity

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Description

Medium intensity, this olive oil is rich and complex flavors with banana, ripe red apples, green grapes, and a balanced green herbaceous finish. Koroneiki olive oil is characterized by its intense fruitiness of green apple, artichoke and freshly cut grass with a mild peppery finish. 

Uses

It is perfect for garden tomato salads, fish soups, legumes and goat cheeses and is an ideal oil for shallow-frying and baking.

Health Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Thanks to its status as a spotlight food in the Mediterranean diet, and thanks to extensive research on its unique phytonutrient composition, olive oil has become a legendary culinary oil with very difficult to match health benefits.

Polyphenols have been shown to function as both antioxidants and as anti-inflammatory nutrients in the body. The very number and variety of polyphenols in olive oil helps explain the unique health benefits of this culinary oil. Because of the high polyphenol levels, as little as 1-2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil per day have been shown to be associated with significant anti-inflammatory benefits.

• Lowers the risk of Inflammatory and Auto-Immune Disease problems
• Lowers the risk of Cardiovascular/Heart problems (polyphenols)
• Assists with proper balance of LDL and HDL cholesterol
• Digestive Tract benefits
• Support of overall Bone Health
• Improved Cognitive Function
• Olive Oil is not a commonly allergenic food and is not known to contain oxalates or purines