There's more to olive oil than you might think. We have listed five facts for you.
There are three types of olive oil There are three types of olive oil:extra virgin, virgin and olive oil. Extra virgin is the purest:this is raw oil with an acidity of up to 0.8 percent. Vierge has an acidity of up to 1 percent. Olive oil has an even higher acidity.
Olive oil is being processed
Of the three types mentioned above, olive oil is processed. To enhance the taste, extra virgin is added. Olive oil is suitable as a cooking oil. Frying in better oil is actually a shame; due to the heat, the taste and good properties are lost.
There is a lot of difference to taste
There are many taste differences between one olive oil and another. Common terms to indicate smell and taste are:sweet, fresh, fruity, harmonious, soft, bitter and spicy.
In olive oil there are good substances
Extra virgin oil in particular contains good substances. Those substances, called polyphenols, are antioxidants. They have an anti-inflammatory effect, help against allergies and help protect your body against cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes. The younger the oil, the richer in antioxidants and the healthier.
You can taste olive oil from a dark glass
You should taste olive oil from a dark glass. That way you can't be unconsciously influenced by the color of the olive oil.
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