Extra virgin olive oil is the highest grade of virgin olive oil derived by cold mechanical extraction without use of solvents or refining methods. It contains no more than 0.8% free acidity, and is judged to have a superior taste, having some fruitiness and no defined sensory defects.
What is olive oil virginity?
Virgin olive oil (VOO)
Virgin oils are, unlike regular olive oil, always made cold-pressed and without the use of any heat or chemicals. This means that the oil is extracted purely mechanically, by grinding olives into a paste followed by pressing.
Is olive pomace oil healthy?
Yes, It's Made Up Of Healthier Fats
Olive Pomace Oil is still made 100% from olives, which means that the make up of lipids are still the same as in other olive oils. All olive oil has a high level of monounsaturated fats (the healthy fats) and a low level of saturated and polyunsaturated fats.
Regardless of the type, olive oil is high in monounsaturated fatty acids, containing about 75% by volume. When substituted for saturated fat, monounsaturated fats help lower your â??badâ?? LDL cholesterol. The health benefits of olive oil have been attributed to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
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
Frantoio Manestrini di Nicoletta Manestrini
Ours is a long story, a family history, a story of hard work, passion and dedication.
In 1960 Egidio Manestrini, with ability and competence, created a company that has achieved a prestigious place in the production of extra virgin olive oil on Garda Lake.
A Grade, High Quality, Fresh, Pest Free, Flavor - Typical, Color - Green. Olives are a good source of vitamin E, iron, copper, and calcium. They may also contain high amounts of sodium if packaged in saltwater. Vitamin E. High-fat plant foods usually contain high amounts of this powerful antioxidant. Iron, Copper, Calcium, Sodium.
