Q&A
1、Why olive oil？
Olive oil offers high-quality fats, fat-soluble vitamins, and, most importantly, it is rich in polyphenols, providing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These factors contribute to its numerous health benefits, particularly in relation to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and Alzheimer's.
2、Do all olive oils contain polyphenols?
No, only high-quality extra virgin olive oil is rich in polyphenols.
The polyphenol content in olive oil can vary due to factors such as the harvest timing, manufacturing process, and storage conditions. However, factors like temperature, sunlight and air exposure, etc., can lead to oxidation and loss of polyphenols in extra virgin olive oil.
3、How to determine if extra virgin olive oil is rich in polyphenols?
Taste it. Firstly, extra virgin olive oil is 100% freshly squeezed olive juice. After consuming high-quality olive oil, your mouth should feel clean. During the tasting process, you should detect fruity, bitter, and pungent flavors. Polyphenols have a slightly bitter and pungent taste. If you don't experience these three flavors, it is not a good extra virgin olive oil. Additionally, premium extra virgin olive oil should not leave any oily residue in your mouth, and it should not have any taste defects.
4、How to use extra virgin olive oil?
Extra virgin olive oil can be added to any food you consume regularly. It can even be consumed directly as a nutritional supplement. For a better taste, you can mix it with honey and lemon to create a healthy morning beverage. For more usage suggestions, you can refer to recipes.
You can also use extra virgin olive oil as a body and facial care oil. The ingestible nature of extra virgin olive oil makes it a favored nutrient for your body, skin, and hair.
5、What is the smoke point of extra virgin olive oil? Can I use it for cooking?
Source of Information：Olive Oil Times
While it is suitable for sautéing, stir-frying, and light frying, it is recommended to use extra virgin olive oil for low to medium heat cooking. This helps preserve its flavor and nutritional benefits.
6、How much extra virgin olive oil should be consumed daily to achieve health benefits?
Experts suggest that consuming approximately two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil per day can improve various risk factors for chronic diseases in as little as three weeks.
Source: www.oliveoiltimes.com
7、How to store extra virgin olive oil?
High temperatures, sunlight, air, and time are enemies of extra virgin olive oil. After use, please tighten the bottle cap as soon as possible and store it in a cupboard away from high heat sources to reduce the impact of temperature and light. Once the bottle is opened, it is recommended to use the oil promptly. After three months, the polyphenols in extra virgin olive oil are generally oxidized and degraded.
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