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Item Standard Appearance yellow oil Acid Value (mgKOH/g) 0.2 Max Moiste and Volatiles % 0.20 Max Unsaponifiables % 2 Peroxide Value meq/kg 10 Iodine value gI/100g 170-200 Storage room temp Packing 25 KG/ drum

Olive oil is the oil that comes from the fruit of the olive tree (Olea europea). Virgin olive oil is produced by mechanical processing of the olive fruit in olive mills. It is a key element of the Mediterranean diet and is considered a healthy food product due to its content of monounsaturated fats, antioxidants, etc. Physical and chemical characteristics Crude virgin olive oil is a mixture of various ingredients. These can be distinguished into three categories: Glycerides, fat-soluble substances and water-soluble substances. They can also be distinguished into saponifiable and non-saponifiable components. Glycerides, which are also saponifiable components, are mainly triglycerides, i.e. esters of glycerol with fatty acids. The latter are mainly: oleic, palmitoleic, linoleic, stearic and palmitic. The first three are unsaturated fatty acids, and the other two are saturated Historical data In the Greek area, presses for the production of oil from olives and containers (jars) for oil storage dating from the Mycenaean era have been found. According to the excavations carried out in the Proto-Cycladic II (2,700-2,300 BC) cemetery of Spedos in 1903 by Klonos Stefanos, among the other finds, he mentions a silver-plated clay vessel which contained traces of spoiled olive oil. The careful research in the chemistry of the National University under Professor K. Zengeli proved, beyond doubt, the existence of olive oil. Klonos Stefanos (in the Proceedings of the Archaeological Society PAE 1906) notes that together with the silver-plated clay vessel, a triple clay oil lamp was found. Olive oil is referred to on a Linear B tablet from Knossos as erawo (oil) and on others with a special ideogram. Olive oil and health Olive oil contains high levels of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) as well as an abundance of bioactive components. Of these, the phenolic components are the most extensively studied. Regarding the benefits of MUFAs in human health, the US Food and Drink Administration authorized qualitative health claims (health claims), for the first time in 2004, regarding the protection offered by monounsaturated fatty acids of olive oil against cardiovascular risk diseases. Overall, the benefits of olive oil fatty acids were summarized at the first International Conference on Olive Oil and Health, in 2005. But olive oil is more than a rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids. Its phenolic components have shown anti-inflammatory and chemo-protective properties. Oleocanthal in olive oil has been found to have a similar effect to the anti-inflammatory drug ibuprofen. In none of the studies in which the role of phenolic components of olive oil has been examined, cytotoxicity has been shown.

We supply a wide range of Olive oil, starting from simple Olive Oil, Virgin Olive Oil, Fragrance Olive Oil and Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil. These oils are freshly processed and supplied within a very short time frame so that our partners and clients enjoy the real taste of Olive Oil. The Olive seeds are harvested and processed using traditional methods passed down from generations. Through a family run production our partners ensure that quality and passion is put into the processing of the oils. The family run business has been farming and trading olive oil and other agricultural products for many generations. In 2012, they installed and began operations of a brand new olive oil bottling and labeling unit which means that we can supply you these high quality oil with your brand or logo printed on the bottles. The products are successfully placed in the Greek, European and foreign markets. Storage: It is essential to store the product in its original packing in a cool and dry condition away from direct sunlight and substances with strong odor.