Product Details
THE 2024-25 RESERVE HARVEST
Olio Nuovo – Early Harvest Oct 24th – Nov 1st 2024
Extremely high Polyphenol count of 877mg/kg
Nutritional Values: FFA: 0.17 – Peroxide Value: 2.10 – Polyphenols: 877mg/kg
LIMITED SUPPLY
OLIO NUOVO
(Not Available for Purchase in Bundle Packs)
Origin: Greece
Olive Varietal: Koroneiki
Intensity: Robust
Description:
Olio Nuovo meaning “new oil” Extra Virgin Olive Oil comes from the first two weeks of the olive Harvest, featuring a peppery, rich, buttery, robust flavor. This has extremely high polyphenol count (antioxidants)! This is the “go-to” EVOO for anyone looking for quality and health benefits associated with Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Exceptional on any dish! It is great on salads, breads, vegetables, dips and pasta. Also a great way to naturally nourish your body by starting your day with 1-2 tablespoons. This is not your ordinary extra virgin olive oil!
Available in very limited quantity this year, get it while available.
***Olive Oil HEALTH CLAIM
(Commission Regulation (EU) 432/2012) There is a EFSA approved health claim that only olive oils with 250 mg/kg of polyphenols or more can claim:
- Olive oil polyphenols contribute to the protection of blood lipids from oxidative stress. In order to bear the claim information shall be given to the consumer that the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 20 g of olive oil.
(Commission Regulation (EU) 432/2012) Olive oil comprises mainly of the monounsaturated fatty acid oleic acid (C18:1). There is also a EFSA approved health claim on the unsaturated fatty acids:
- Replacing saturated fats in the diet with unsaturated fats contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. The claim may be used only for food which is high in unsaturated fatty acids, as referred to in the claim HIGH UNSATURATED FAT as listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
