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High Phenolic Olive Oil?

Sommige producten van extra vierge olijfolie hebben een nieuwe niche in de markt ontdekt: olijfolie met een hoog fenolgehalte. Dit betekent dat ze extra vierge olijfolie op de markt brengt...

Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Vitamin K

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin necessary for proper blood clotting, which is reflected in its abbreviation: in German, "koagulation" means "clotting." This vitamin is also likely essential for bone...

Olive oil and oleic acid

An elevated LDL cholesterol level is not good for the blood vessels and can eventually lead to cardiovascular diseases. This fact is now widely known. To reduce the risk of...

Olive oil and colon cancer

Extra virgin olive oil contains quite a few compounds. Many of these compounds have health benefits for humans. Hydroxytyrosol is one of these compounds. It is one of the most...

Olive Oil Prices in 2024: Causes, Forecasts, and What You Can Do

Extreme drought and heat in Southern Europe have led to poor olive harvests for two consecutive years, resulting in much lower olive oil production. Combined with inflation and rising global demand, this has caused prices to soar—up to 50% in some supermarkets and even more at wholesale level. While cheaper alternatives like sunflower oil exist, nothing matches the flavor and health benefits of true extra virgin olive oil.