Monocultivar taggiasca extra virgin olive oil 0,5 L BIO
€14.50
With the aim of producing an extra virgin olive oil of the highest quality in full respect of nature and the territory, the Organic Monocultivar Taggiasca Maixei oil line was born. The oil, obtained by scrupulously following the rigorous specifications of organic farming, has an intense but delicate flavor, pleasantly bitter and slightly spicy on the finish.
Golden yellow in color, this oil represents the perfect balance between flavor, health and sustainability.
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Description
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Taggiasca Extra Virgin Organic Olive Oil contains 95-98% triglycerides, phospholipids and chlorophylls and 2-5% fat-soluble substances (hydrocarbons, alcohols, polyphenols, vitamin E). Monounsaturated fatty acids are prevalent in Taggiasca: oleic acid average content is between 70 and 80 per cent.
Giving consideration to minor components, extra virgin oil is characterized by a typical bitter and spicy taste, due to the antioxidant phenolic compounds. These derive from natural elements present in the olive, such as oleuropein and pinoresinol: substances that have protective properties on our vascular and cardiovascular systems.
In addition, the bitter phenolic substances protect the olive oil against rancidity, an oxidative process that occurs over a longer or shorter period of time during storage. The amount of polyphenols in our Maxei olive oil is higher in hilly areas than in coastal areas and therefore varies depending on the altitude of the cultivation.
HEALTH PROPERTIES
Extra virgin Taggiasca olive oil has the following beneficial effects on the body: it reduces LDL cholesterol; lowers blood sugar; increases the HDL fraction of total cholesterol; has an antioxidant effect; prevents cardiovascular diseases; protects against tumors; limits the effects of cellular ageing.
METHODS OF USE AND COMBINATIONS
The peculiarity of the Extra Virgin Taggiasca Maixei Oil is in its lightness due to the low acidity and in the fruity and particularly sweet flavor. It presents notes of grass and olive leaves with hints of artichoke and dried fruit typical of the Taggiasca cultivar of our valleys of the Riviera Ligure di Ponente.
It is suitable as a raw condiment in the preparation of dishes with a balanced flavour.
