Taggiasca 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil- Mild/Medium Intensity

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Description

We are thrilled to offer this monocultivar extra virgin olive oil which has a number of unique characteristics. On the palate, it is sweet and delicate with fruity aromas and nutty, buttery characteristics. It has delightfully light flavors of green almond and is wonderful used as a finishing oil. This elegant oil with aromas of green and ripe olives and citrus follows with some pungency, a bit of bitterness and a gentle finish.

Uses

Wonderful as a finishing oil. Also use with delicate fish and salad dressings.

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