extra virgin olive oil “Liocladi” 0.3 canister 1500ml

Organic olives typically contain an average of 14 percent fat. Olives are an essential part of the healthy Greek Mediterranean diet. Olives have a high fat content, they are also rich in vitamin E and powerful antioxidants.

Olive oil is rich in antioxidants

Olives are rich in polyphenols, which act as antioxidants in the body. They are responsible for the slightly bitter taste of olive oil. Polyphenols fight free radicals in the body and thus help to keep cells healthy. Polyphenols such as oleuropein, hydroxytyrosol and oleanolic acid are found in high concentrations in olives. They are among the most potent polyphenols found in plants.

Thanks to the numerous health-promoting properties in olives, olive oil is part of a healthy Mediterranean diet in Greece.