Monte Olivetto Maggiore
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
At our Monte Oliveto abbey in Italy
Wine and olive oil grown and produced by ourselves.
The monks here say'Pray and work'
Living according to the spirit
Wine and olive oil for the past 700 years
It has been cultivated and produced.
The olives of Monte Olivetto Abbey since the founding of the monastery in 1319
As the fruit of an old olive tree that has been cultivated in monasteries for hundreds of years.
That the monks collect directly with the help of ladders, combs, nets, etc.
Harvest is harvested by hand-pickup.
Harvesting usually begins in early November and continues until mid-December.
After harvesting, the olive fruit is extracted by traditional cold pressing method.
Without any chemical method
It is made from pure, pure extra virgin olive oil.
And it is released as a product after a brief aging period from December to January.
In central Italy, Tuscany, where the Monastery of Monte Olivetto is located,
Mediterranean climate with plenty of sunshine year-round
It is famous for producing the finest olive oil.
The Abbey's olive plantation covers an area of about 90,000 pyeong (30 hectares).
There are over 5000 olive trees.
Olive varieties are Frantoio (75%), Recino (10%), Moriolo (2%),
Other (3%).
Olive plantations around Monte Olivetto Abbey
<2020 olive oil acidity 0.21%>
About Olive You
On the Mediterranean coast, olives are called'the fruit of the gods'. Olive oil is one of the world's top 10 superfoods and is called the world's top three longevity foods.
Although 80% to 85% of the total calories are fat, it is made up of unsaturated fatty acids that are good for the body.
It is also the best edible oil for health as it contains many ingredients that are good for excreting toxins and improving blood vessel problems.
Olive leaves are said to be a natural antibiotic.
It has the effect of killing harmful bacteria and viruses and enhancing immunity, and is effective in removing harmful oxygen, which is the main cause of aging, heart disease, and cancer due to'oleuropine', an antioxidant component, which is a type of polyphenol contained in the skin of olive leaves and flesh. Has.
In addition, among various nutrients in the olive fruit,'biophenol' is a powerful antioxidant that prevents aging in the human body and prevents cardiovascular disease. It is also rich in unsaturated fatty acids such as oleic acid, which is beneficial for blood vessels.
Oleic acid, which makes up 75% of the fatty acids in olive oil, helps lower blood cholesterol levels and prevents constipation.
Olive oil suppresses tumor growth stimulation and contains vitamin E, which protects the skin. Applying it to the skin after a shower has a good effect on skin protection.
Among the olive oils, Extra Virgin is the first oil pressed from the olive fruit and is 100% compressed oil. Monte Olivetto Abbey olive oil is produced by cold pressing without chemical refining.
The lower the acidity is, the higher the quality is, the fresher it is, and it is evaluated as a high-quality olive oil.
The olive oil of Monte Olivetto Monastery produces olive oil with an average acidity of 0.15%, and olive oil with an acidity of 0.08% is obtained when the crops are good.
How to use olive oil
1. Drink 1 to 2 tablespoons of fresh olive oil daily on an empty stomach or before meals.
Consistently eating an appropriate amount will bring beneficial changes to the body.
In addition, unsaturated fatty acids and polyphenols can be consumed more healthily.
2. A simple stir-fry in olive oil makes the dish soft.
Sprinkle olive oil and balsamic vinegar on a salad, or if you are uncomfortable with oil, you can add oil to a caddy and season it with salt and pepper and dip baguettes.
3. Oil pooling-This is a detoxification therapy in which a tablespoon of olive oil is put in the mouth before meals or on an empty stomach in the morning, gargled for 20 minutes, and then spit out. After oil pooling, rinse with water 3 to 4 times and finish with brushing your teeth. While gargling from your mouth, the heavy oil is released, and this is a phenomenon in which toxins from the body escape, so do not panic and continue gargling.
However, be careful not to let the oil flow into the airways.
How to store olive oil and
Tips to eat deliciously
1. Do not store in the refrigerator. (Storage temperature is around 20℃)
2. Do not leave unopened olive oil in the car on a hot day.
(The bottle may expand and break due to the heat in the car)
3 . It is recommended to eat without heating as much as possible.
When heated, nutrients are also destroyed and taste, aroma, and freshness are lost.
4 . Sediment may be visible in good olive oil.
The presence of sediment is also a high-quality/natural indicator that it has not undergone chemical purification. Although it is harmless to the human body even if it is eaten, it is usually not drinkable because its taste is bitter.
5 . Olive oil with a lower acidity is oxidized more slowly.
Cold compression extraction method prevents the destruction of nutrients as much as possible.
So, the better olive oil, the more you don’t have to worry about oxidation.
If you eat it sooner than 1 year after opening, you can enjoy a fresher and healthier taste and aroma.
The expiration date can be found at the bottom of the label on the front of the bottle. (Example: Lotto 30/11/2021)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Amazing effect
1. Anti-aging: Contains unsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E, tocopherol, polyphenol, etc.
2. Prevention of adult diseases: inhibition of cholesterol production, prevention of arteriosclerosis
3. Prevents hypertension and heart disease
4. Promote digestion and treat stomach pain: Treat ulcers by controlling the secretion of gastric juice.
5. Improve liver function: Helps liver function by promoting the secretion of cholesterol
6. Treatment of uncomfortable bowel movements: Treatment by stimulating bowel movements in the large intestine with vegetable fat
7. Diabetes Prevention: Prevents diabetes by controlling blood sugar
8. Growth promotion of infants: Vitamins and essential minerals help pregnant women and children develop bones and brains.
9. Skin protection: Vitamin E and provitamin help to make the skin clear and shiny by releasing waste products and toxins.
10. Skin trouble soothing effect: When applied to skin with sterilizing and purifying ability, trouble soothing
11. Anti-cancer and antioxidant effects
12. Memory loss and dementia prevention effect
13. Good for arthritis
14. Diet effect (reduced fat and body fat, increased muscle mass)
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