Extra virgin olive oil cold pressed from organic olives from Spain - 500 ml

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Hunter & Gather's extra virgin olive oil is cold pressed from old olives grown in organic farming in Spain. The product is certified organic and ensures that it is not diluted with cheaper oils such as canola or sunflower. This purity and high quality are proof that it is 100% olive oil without any additives or chemicals .

The oil is rich in healthy monounsaturated fats and vitamin E, which makes it ideal for everyday use, for example, in seasoning salads or dipping pastries. When using such a high-quality oil, the flavour and aroma of the food is significantly enhanced, which will be appreciated by lovers of healthy food.

The emphasis is on ensuring that every detail meets exacting standards in both the manufacturing process and the packaging of the product.

The dark glass bottles in which the oil is packaged protect the contents from the harmful effects of sunlight and are fully recyclable, contributing to the brand's environmental responsibility. A handy funnel is also included to facilitate accurate dosing and to fully enjoy the quality of the oil.

This product is therefore the ideal choice for those looking for not only a gastronomic experience, but also the assurance that it is genuine and undiluted extra virgin olive oil.

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bez lepku

soy free

gmo free

low carb

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Recipe for Italian pasta pomodoro with olive oil

This recipe for with extra virgin olive oil will take you into the heart of true Italian cuisine full of fresh and authentic flavors.

Raw materials

• 200 g pasta
• 400 g fresh tomatoes
• 2 cloves of garlic
• basil
• Extra virgin olive oil by Hunter & Gather
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• Optional grated Parmesan cheese

Procedure

• Cook the pasta according to the instructions, drain it and let it cool slightly, while cutting the fresh tomatoes into small cubes and finely chopping the garlic .
• Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a pan , add the chopped garlic and fry briefly , then add the chopped tomatoes, salt and pepper, let simmer briefly and stir the pasta into the resulting sauce and finally add the freshly torn basil.

To taste, you can add grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

Main product benefits

Extra virgin olive oil is the ideal choice for those seeking purity and quality in their culinary experience.

• 100% extra virgin oil - Made without dilution with cheaper alternatives, guaranteeing the true taste of the olives.
• Cold pressed - The cold pressing process helps preserve valuable nutrients and natural flavor.
• Organically grown - Olives are grown to organic standards with organic certification, which supports sustainable agriculture.
• Rich in monounsaturated fats and vitamin E - This oil contributes to better cardiovascular health and acts as an antioxidant.
• Dark glass bottles - Packaging protects the oil from sunlight and extends its shelf life.
• Practical funnel - Allows easy and precise dosing during food preparation.

Enlightenment on diluting extra virgin olive oil

Here is a brief summary of the key findings regarding the practice of diluting extra virgin olive oil:

• Many manufacturers dilute extra virgin olive oil with cheaper alternatives such as rapeseed oil or sunflower oil to reduce production costs.

• Consumers often do not receive sufficient information about this practice, which can lead to misperceptions about product quality.

• Genuine extra virgin oil is produced using a cold-pressing method that preserves its original taste and nutritional values.

• Organic certification and compliance with the principles of organic farming guarantee the authenticity of the oil and the absence of dilution by cheaper products.

• Dilution affects the content of beneficial substances such as monounsaturated fats and antioxidants, which are important for health.

• The true quality of the oil is reflected in its distinctive taste and aroma, which cannot be achieved with diluted variants.

• Proper packaging, for example in dark glass bottles, protects the oil from sunlight and extends its shelf life.

• Transparency on labels and consumer awareness are key to distinguishing genuine extra virgin olive oil from diluted versions.

What is the difference between olive oil and avocado oil?

• Extra virgin olive oil is pressed from ripe olives, while extra virgin avocado oil comes from the avocado fruit, which affects its basic flavour profile.

• Olive oil offers a strong and slightly spicy flavour, ideal for flavouring cold dishes, while avocado oil has a milder, buttery taste suitable for cooking.

• Extra virgin olive oil has a lower smoke point, making it best suited for cold recipes, while avocado oil with a higher smoke point is also suitable for frying and baking.

• Both oils are cold-pressed, which ensures the preservation of their natural nutrients and antioxidants, while differing in their base ingredients.

• Olive oil is a traditional product of Mediterranean regions with a long history of production, while avocado oil is popular in warmer regions such as Mexico and California.

• In the kitchen, extra virgin olive oil is often used to flavour salads and cold dishes, while avocado oil is more versatile and suitable for a wide range of hot and cold recipes.

• The olive oil production process emphasizes the preservation of authentic flavor, while avocado oil brings subtle nuances that can enrich even sophisticated dishes.

• Although both oils contain healthy fats, olive oil is known to be high in polyphenols and antioxidants, while avocado oil provides higher amounts of vitamin E and lutein.

Hunter & Gather is a brand that emphasizes quality, sustainability and transparency. They use the purest ingredients, carefully selecting and testing each product to ensure that they excel in quality.

The company's philosophy is "less is more" and that means avoiding artificial ingredients and unnecessary fillers.

They are environmentally responsible - actively reducing the use of plastic and choosing compostable packaging. They work with farmers who support sustainable agriculture and communities.

Hunter & Gather products are 100% natural, free of sugar, grains and inflammatory fats, ensuring that each product is not only healthy but also environmentally friendly.

Quality of raw materials

They use only the purest ingredients, carefully selected and tested to ensure excellent quality with no added artificial ingredients.

Sustainability and environmental responsibility

They actively reduce the use of plastics and choose compostable packaging. They work with farmers who support sustainable agriculture and conservation.

Natural products

They create 100% natural foods free of sugar, grains and inflammatory fats that promote health.

Health promotion

Their products are designed to optimize health and enhance energy performance, with overall health benefits in mind.

Hunter & Gather: award-winning quality without compromise

The Nourish Awards are regarded as one of the UK's most prestigious awards for healthy food. Their goal is to celebrate a new generation of foods made without gluten, dairy, refined sugar and artificial ingredients.

Participants and winners are judged by a team of more than 15 nutritionists, therapists and food industry experts during a four-day blinded evaluation.

Hunter & Gather awards from the Nourish Awards:

• 2018: Extra Virgin Avocado Oil won the prestigious Merit Award in the Ingredients category, while Classic Avocado Oil Mayo was crowned "WINNER"in this category.
• 2019: Beef Collagen Peptides won the prestigious Merit Award in the High Protein & Sports Nutrition category.
• 2020: 'WINNER' for Garlic Avocado Oil Mayo in the Keto, Paleo and Low Carb category. Other awards went to Liver & Heart Organ Supplementswhich won the Supplements category and also took the title in Overall Innovation .
• 2021: Gold Medal for Marine Collagen in the High Protein & Sports Nutrition category and also Gold Medal for Unsweetened Classic Tomato Ketchup in the Low Carb & Keto category.
• 2023: Pure Butter Organic Ghee won gold medals in the Breakfast Food & Beverage Cupboard Essentials & Ingredients and Dairy and Dairy Alternatives categories.

These awards confirm Hunter & Gather's commitment to producing quality, healthy food.

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*The word "merit" translates in English as "merit", "recognition" or "award of merit".

In the context of competitions such as the Nourish Awards, the Merit award is given to products that meet high standards along with excellence in quality, innovation and are in line with the principles of the competition.

These principles include pure food formulations free of gluten, dairy, refined sugar and artificial additives.

The Merit Awards highlight products that stand out from the competition, even if they don't win the top prize in the category. It recognises their unique value and contribution to the market, often through an innovative approach, sustainability or exceptional nutritional value.

Hunter & Gather: proud holder of B Corp certification

B Corp certification is a guarantee that companies meet the highest standards of ethics, sustainability and transparency. To earn it, a company must achieve a minimum score of 80 in a rigorous assessment - Hunter & Gather boasts a perfect score of 93.4!

• Quality of ingredients - They use meat from free-range cattle, wild-caught fish and organic ingredients where it makes sense. We prefer local ingredients and all our sauces are made in Britain.
• Sustainability - Packaging is 100% recyclable, made in the EU. They also process "ugly" raw materials that would otherwise be taken off the market, such as "imperfect" avocados.
• Company culture - They ensure fair conditions for employees, provide private healthcare and support personal development. In this category, they achieved an exceptional score of 33.5 points.
• Customers and community - Products are free of refined sugar, industrial oils and chemicals. They share educational content and provide superior customer service.

B Corp certification is not only an award, but also a commitment to continuous improvement.

Kľúčové zložky

slnečnica

kakao

cukrová trstina

čokoláda

O zložke

Slnečnica (Helianthus annuus) je rastlina pochádzajúca zo Severnej Ameriky, ktorá sa dnes pestuje po celom svete. Najčastejšie ju nájdeme v oblastiach s miernym a teplým podnebím, ako sú Spojené štáty, Ukrajina, Rusko, Čína a Argentína.

Slnečnicový olej a semená sú bohaté na vitamíny, minerály a esenciálne mastné kyseliny, ktoré majú široké použitie v bio potravinách, kozmetike a doplnkoch stravy. Olej zo slnečnice je známy svojimi hydratačnými a regeneračnými vlastnosťami, čo ho robí obľúbenou zložkou v prírodnej kozmetike, ako sú krémy, pleťové vody a vlasové masky.

V oblasti potravín sa slnečnicové semená používajú ako výživný snack alebo prísada do pečiva a šalátov. Sú bohaté na vitamín E, horčík a zdravé tuky, ktoré podporujú zdravie srdca a správnu funkciu imunitného systému. Slnečnicový olej je tiež populárny ako zdravá alternatíva k iným kuchynským olejom vďaka svojmu vysokému obsahu nenasýtených mastných kyselín.

O zložke

Kakao pochádza z plodov kakaovníka pravého (Theobroma cacao), ktorý rastie predovšetkým v tropoch Strednej a Južnej Ameriky, Afriky a Ázie. Najvýznamnejšími producentmi kakaa sú krajiny ako Pobrežie Slonoviny, Ghana, Indonézia a Brazília.

Kakao je cenené pre svoje bohaté nutričné a zdravotné benefity. Obsahuje vysoké množstvo antioxidantov, najmä flavonoidov, ktoré pomáhajú chrániť telo pred voľnými radikálmi a podporujú zdravie srdca. Kakao je tiež bohaté na minerály ako horčík, železo a zinok, ktoré prispievajú k celkovému zdraviu a vitalite.

V kozmetike je kakao využívané pre svoje hydratačné a vyživujúce vlastnosti, ktoré zlepšujú stav pokožky a dodávajú jej zdravý vzhľad. V doplnkoch stravy sa kakao využíva na podporu energie, zlepšenie nálady a kognitívnych funkcií vďaka obsahu teobromínu a ďalších bioaktívnych látok.

O zložke

Cukrová trstina (Saccharum officinarum) je tropická rastlina, ktorá sa vyskytuje predovšetkým v teplých oblastiach ako je Karibik, Južná Amerika, juhovýchodná Ázia a Afrika. Najväčšími producentmi sú Brazília, India a Čína, kde sú ideálne klimatické podmienky pre jej rast.

Cukrová trstina je nielen zdrojom prírodného cukru, ale má tiež mnoho ďalších prínosov pre zdravie a krásu. Obsahuje bohaté množstvo antioxidantov, vitamínov (ako B1, B2 a C) a minerálov (vrátane vápnika, fosforu, železa a draslíka). V bio potravinách je cenená pre svoj nízky glykemický index, ktorý pomáha udržiavať stabilnú hladinu cukru v krvi. V kozmetike sa extrakty z cukrovej trstiny používajú pre svoje hydratačné a vyživujúce vlastnosti, ktoré zlepšujú pružnosť a vláčnosť pokožky. V doplnkoch stravy môže prispievať k posilneniu imunitného systému a podporiť celkovú vitalitu vďaka svojmu bohatému nutričnému profilu.

O zložke

Čokoláda pochádza z kakaovníka (Theobroma cacao), ktorý rastie v tropických oblastiach Strednej a Južnej Ameriky, Afriky a Ázie. Kakaové bôby, z ktorých sa čokoláda vyrába, sú fermentované, sušené a následne spracovávané do rôznych foriem, ako sú kakaový prášok, kakaová hmota či kakaové maslo.

Čokoláda je nielen lahodnou pochúťkou, ale aj cennou zložkou v bio potravinách, kozmetike a doplnkoch stravy. Obsahuje antioxidanty, ako sú flavonoidy, ktoré podporujú zdravie srdca a ciev. Čokoláda je tiež bohatá na minerály, ako je železo, horčík a zinok, ktoré prispievajú k celkovému zdraviu. V kozmetike sa kakaové maslo využíva pre svoje hydratačné a výživné vlastnosti, čo pomáha udržiavať pokožku hebkú a pružnú. V doplnkoch stravy čokoláda podporuje dobrú náladu a zlepšuje kognitívne funkcie vďaka obsiahnutým látkam, ktoré stimulujú produkciu endorfínov a serotonínu.

O zložke

Ovsenec (Avena sativa) je obilnina, ktorá sa bežne pestuje v miernych oblastiach Európy, Severnej Ameriky a Ázie. Táto vytrvalá rastlina je známa svojou odolnosťou voči nepriaznivým klimatickým podmienkam a často sa pestuje na poliach s dobrým odvodnením.

Ovsenec je bohatý na vlákninu, bielkoviny, vitamíny (najmä skupiny B) a minerály, ako sú železo, horčík a zinok. V potravinárstve sa ovsenec používa na výrobu ovsených vločiek, múky a rôznych cereálnych výrobkov. Je tiež obľúbenou zložkou v bio potravinách vďaka svojim nutričným hodnotám a schopnosti dlhodobo zasýtiť.

V kozmetike je ovsenec cenený pre svoje upokojujúce a hydratačné účinky na pokožku. Ovsený extrakt a ovsené mlieko sú často súčasťou prírodných krémov, pleťových masiek a šampónov, pretože pomáhajú zmierňovať podráždenie a zápaly. Vďaka svojim antioxidantom a protizápalovým vlastnostiam je ovsenec ideálny pre citlivú a suchú pleť.

V doplnkoch stravy sa ovsenec využíva pre svoj vysoký obsah beta-glukánov, ktoré prispievajú k normálnej hladine cholesterolu v krvi a podporujú zdravý imunitný systém. Ovsené doplnky sú skvelým zdrojom energie a môžu pomôcť zlepšiť trávenie vďaka svojim prebiotickým vlastnostiam.

Complete composition

Organic extra virgin olive oil.

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• Store in a cool, dry place.
• Use within 3 months after opening.

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FAQ

How is extra virgin organic olive oil produced?

The oil is cold-pressed from selected olives, grown according to strict organic standards, which guarantees the preservation of natural nutrients and authentic taste.

What makes this oil organic?

The olives are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilizers, which is confirmed by the relevant certifications and guarantees the purity of the resulting product.

What are the health benefits of extra virgin olive oil?

The oil is rich in monounsaturated fats and antioxidants, which contribute to the protection of the heart and promote the overall vitality of the body.

How should the oil be stored?

To maintain quality and freshness, we recommend storing the oil in a cool, dark place, out of direct sunlight.

Is this oil suitable for cooking?

Although it is ideal for cold seasoning, its quality composition allows it to be used even at slightly higher temperatures, but it is not intended for intensive frying.

What is the smoke point of the oil?

Extra virgin olive oil has a relatively low smoke point, which makes it best suited for seasoning and cold cooking, not for frying at high temperatures.

What is the recommended expiration date?

It is recommended to consume the oil within one year of opening and to ensure proper storage to preserve its taste and nutritional properties.

Does the oil contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?

No, Hunter&Gather extra virgin organic olive oil is produced without the use of genetically modified organisms and meets strict organic production rules.