Buying Gourmet Food Online
Gourmet Olive Oil has been recognised as part of a healthy Mediterranean diet from its essential fatty acids and high levels of antioxidants. However, only gourmet olive oil extracted with the strictest of production standards where a distinction can be made, is recommended by experts.
Most Pure Olive Oils are made from carefully chosen, cleaned fruit extracts that are then immediately washed, before being processed at low temperatures to produce the highest quality Gourmet Oil. However, high temperatures and chemicals are used by some producers to try and get more oil from fruits while others may process extensively to lighten the colour or they may market as Extra Virgin Olive Oil even though they have combined a small proportion of Extra Virgin with other oil. Oil extracted immediately after picking, without excessive extraction helps to maintain most of the nutrients and gives a better tasting oil.
Over many years it has been suggested by researchers the plant oxidants in olives fight inflammation to fight damage. This anti inflammatory process is similar to that of ibuprofen - a common anti inflammatory drug.
Oleic acid is found in olive oil which lowers cholesterol levels therefore promoting cardiovascular health. However, raised temperatures turn this acid into an unhealthy fat therefore temperature of the oil needs to be closely monitored throughout the processing stage.
Australian Gourmet Extra Virgin Olive Oil producers are members of the Australian Olive Association which ensures strict guidance and criteria for oil production including chemical tests and therefore taste tests. These tests ensure the authenticity and quality of products that have applied to use the Extra Virgin label. You can then be completely assured you are getting what you pay for..the highest quality money can buy.
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