Koroneiki & Manaki EP olive oil cholesterol, krevní tlak, krevní cukr - 500 ml
Oil from Koroneiki and Manaki olive varieties has fresh notes of freshly cut grass, the aroma of tomato leaves and peppery spices. Thanks to its high polyphenol content (see parameters for analysis), it is no longer just a vegetable oil, but a great dietary supplement about which the EU also allows certain health claims.
Why buy blend Manaki and Koroneiki
The perfect combination of two of the best varieties in the world
The high quality olive oil prepared by Ootopia from Koroneiki and Manaki varieties is an exceptional blend with a unique complexity of flavours and aromas. The olive groves are located in the eastern part of the Peloponnesian peninsula.
The Manaki olive variety is mainly grown in the Argolis area of the Peloponnese and is considered one of the best and most famous Greek olive varieties. It stands out for its sweetness. The rich flavour and velvety texture gives an excellent taste when cooking.
Koroneiki olives are the smallest variety of olive. It is one of the most recognized and appreciated types of olives. Its golden green olive oil is characterized by its unique organoleptic components, high nutritional value and intense fruity aroma.
Olive oil from koroneiki olives is velvety, juicy and cooling. When cooked, it releases a unique and refreshing taste.
- This blend is the epitome of the art of blending multiple varieties, see the countless international awards below.
- It brings notes of freshly cut grass mixed with the scent of tomato leaves and spiced with peppery notes.
- Flavour-wise, it is identified as a balanced and complex olive oil.
The Greeks consider the Koroneiki olive variety to be the queen of olives and it is recognised worldwide as one of the preferred varieties for oil production.
These awards are mainly due to the fact that the Koroneiki variety contains more valuable antioxidants than other varieties.
In the book by the American author Dr. William Li - Eat To Beat Disease - The New Science Of How Your Body Can Heal Itself this variety is even mentioned as a food that has healing properties.
Dr. In his book, Li lists all the different foods that support these five basic defense systems. It recommends eating five different foods five times a day that support our five different systems necessary to optimize our health. It's called the 5x5x5 program.
What is olive oil high in polyphenols?
Olive oil contains at least 30 different phenolic compounds, including oleacein, tyrosol and hydroxytyrosol. By definition, olive oil with a high phenolic content contains at least 250 mg of polyphenols per kilogram of oil. Not all olive oils are therefore high in polyphenols - it depends on how the oils are processed and stored.
In the European Union (EU), bottles of olive oil high in polyphenols can carry the health claim "olive oil polyphenols contribute to the protection of blood lipids against oxidative stress" if they contain at least 5 mg of hydroxytyrosol and its derivatives per 20 g of olive oil.
Benefits of olive oil high in polyphenols
One of the well-known benefits of olive oil is its high proportion of monounsaturated fats, which are associated with a reduced risk of heart disease and stroke. Olive oil contains approximately 98% fat, but the remaining two percent is made up of polyphenols and other minor components that contribute to its health benefits.
Many studies have looked at the health benefits of high quality olive oil with a high polyphenol content in conjunction with the Mediterranean diet. It is a diet plan that includes plenty of vegetables and fruit, limits meat and sweets, and uses olive oil as the main source of fat in the diet.
Studies show that regular use of extra virgin olive oil as part of the Mediterranean diet is associated with a reduced risk of several diseases - including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers.
Heart health
Clinical studies have linked the Mediterranean diet and olive oil high in polyphenols to protecting heart health, in part by lowering blood pressure, blood sugar and high cholesterol.
Studies show that most of these effects are due to both polyphenols and monounsaturated fats in the diet.
According to the EU health claim, it is recommended to consume 20 g (4 teaspoons) of high-polyphenol olive oil per day for its beneficial effects on heart health.
Pairing with dishes
It is ideal for carpaccio, green salads and grilled red meats. Spice up your family barbecue with it!
For any dish, we recommend combining this oil with Utah sea salt, Real Salt, which comes in a choice of onion, garlic or herb flavors. We also offer table grinders, where you can find a mixture of salt, herbs and pepper, all in organic quality. High-quality base ingredients such as olive oil and sea salt literally bring out the taste of fresh vegetables and completely satisfy even the most demanding palates.
Awards
This exceptional blend has received countless international awards in Japan, Britain, France, Italy, Scandinavia, Greece and the USA in 2022 alone.
All Ootopia olive oils are high quality and truly luxurious. Their beautifully designed glass packaging alone is more like a perfume bottle than an olive oil bottle. When the bottle is used up, don't throw it away and make a beautiful vase for flowers or decoration as part of your zero-waste. Thanks to their unique design, they are also great as a gift for those who can enjoy and savour this exceptional quality.
Or make yourself happy with it. They will really stand out on the shelf of your pantry and their unique taste will not be forgotten by your taste buds.
Not surprisingly, this design also received an award at the prestigious Japanese competition, the Japan Olive Oil Prize (JOOP).
Starting in 2020, in addition to quality awards, this international competition has also decided to recognize producers who are passionate about communicating their product's identity through their logo, bottles and packaging: very important details in the Japanese market.
This award aims to highlight to manufacturers the importance of combining a good product with an attractive brand identity. The jury of the 3rd edition of the JOOP DESIGN AWARD competition consists of the most prestigious names in the field of design and architecture from the most represented countries of the competition and the host country.
Olive groves in Peloponnesia
Extra information on olive oils with high phenolic content
Olive oils with high phenolic content are those extra virgin olive oils (EVOO) that contain a high percentage of phenolic substances, called polyphenols, which are directly related to the health benefits of olive oil.
According to the EU Health Claims Labelling Regulation (432/2012), this claim can only be used for olive oil that contains at least 5 mg of hydroxytyrosol and its derivatives (e.g. oleuropein complex and tyrosol) per 20 g of olive oil.
The beneficial effect for the consumer is achieved with a daily intake of 20 g of olive oil (2 tablespoons). This daily intake of olive oil with its high phenolic content helps to protect blood lipids from oxidative stress.
The University of California at Davis, Harvard University and many other research institutes around the world are embracing this idea and have supported it with much research over the past decade.
Olive oils rich in polyphenols have been found to help:
- reduce blood pressure
- protect the arteries from damage
- reduce bad cholesterol levels
- reduce the risk of type II diabetes
- prevent many types of cancer
- prevent stroke
- fight premature ageing
- reduce the risk of depression and dementia.
- slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by up to 40%.
- reduce inflammation in the body
What are phenolic compounds?
These are organic compounds that are by-products of plant synthesis and are known as phytochemicals. Polyphenols are considered health-promoting substances and are found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds and legumes, beverages (coffee, tea and wine), fats (olive oil) and spices.
There are, however, phenolic compounds that are unique to olive oil and that occur only during the malakification process. There are 36 known phenolic compounds in olive oil. The two that are most researched for their health benefits are oleocanthal a oleaceinwhich are known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
The presence of oleocanthal is manifested by a peppery effect on the back of the throat, which sometimes provokes a cough reflex. Oleacein is known for its bitterness on the tongue. For people who are used to buying olive oils from supermarkets, these qualities of pepperiness and bitterness are often mistaken for a flaw in olive oil.
The phenolic content varies depending on the olive variety, the time of harvest, the milling method, the soil condition and the weather conditions. For example, the biodiversity in the grove contributes to the richness of the soil and to the nutrition of the olive fruit. Rain, drought or wind have a greater or lesser effect on the phenolic content and the quantity of olive oil produced, depending on when they occur during the ripening of the olive fruit.
It is important for you, the buyer, to know
If you are buying olive oil with a high phenolic content for its health benefits, you should treat it as a food supplement and consume it daily, preferably raw for meals and salads.
If you want to cook or fry with olive oil, you can use a more affordable extra virgin olive oil and keep the EVOO high in phenols for your daily self-care ritual.
Storage
We recommend consuming it quickly, not saving it, as they say. Once opened, it is very important to care for it to minimize the loss of its phenolic content and preserve the integrity of its health benefits.
Light, heat, air and time are the enemies of every olive oil. Storing olive oil in a cool, dark place will prolong its extra virgin properties and high phenolic content.
This means storing it in small, dark bottles of 250-1000 ml away from light in a cool/cool place and not leaving it by the stove when cooking.
Close the bottle well after each use. Phenolic compounds simply evaporate from the open bottle in a short time. If you purchase larger quantities, we recommend keeping the container in the refrigerator and batching for serving or transferring from a large container to smaller bottles and storing in the refrigerator.
Why is this type of olive oil so expensive?
Keep in mind that EVOO with its high phenolic content costs more than most olive oils available on the market due to special growing, harvesting and milling processes that increase labor costs.
Let's be clear: "Olive oil with high phenolic content" is not an official EU olive oil category, as it is included in the category "extra virgin olive oil".
The term 'high phenolic olive oil' is used only to indicate that these extra virgin olive oils contain more than 250 mg/l of phenolic substances.
Olive oils with high phenolic content have started to be discovered and studied in the last decade thanks to some visionary olive oil producers (and university professors) who decided to do things differently, to go against centuries of tradition and create an olive oil of superior quality; an olive oil measurably different and more beneficial to humanity. They all have a story and they are proud to share it.
Source: Aristoleo, Olive Wellness Institute
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Additional parameters
| Category: | Olive oil |
|---|---|
| Obsah fenolů: | 440.4 mg/ kg |
| Výrobce: | MB ELEON 6, Agiou Ioannou St. Halandri 15233 Greece |
| Země původu: | Řecko |
| Vhodné pro: | Bez lepku-GMO Free-Vegan-Low Carb-Keto-Paleo |
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Who is Ootopia?
The owners of this brand are partly Greek and partly Italian. The land they chose for their olive groves is located in the hills above the seaside town of Ermioni in the Peloponnese, Greece. Their olive varieties are Greek, Italian and Spanish. As they say themselves - they are not nationalists at the core, but perfectionists, so they simply look for the best olive varieties for their oils and don't care what country they come from. Their vision is to create the world's leading olive oil company, producing a range of exceptional extra virgin olive oils with distinctive organoleptic qualities. At the same time, they want to educate professionals and enthusiastic gourmets, develop the use of olive oil in gastronomy and push the boundaries of exceptional quality.
Ootopia has a deep respect for nature and values the knowledge and experience inherent in traditional and sustainable growing practices. They optimize their results with a state-of-the-art olive mill, where they can extract and bottle the best of nature without altering or modifying the ingredients in any significant way, and they also allow for complete traceability and transparency of every step of the process.
Who is behind Ootopia?
Ootopia is well aware that the most important element of their success is the people involved in the project. Therefore, we have on board people passionate about olive oil, with proven professional experience, such as:
Development Project Manager Dimitris Fotiadis - has 25 years of experience in business development and management of major real estate and infrastructure projects worldwide. He is passionate about sustainable development and has made it his goal to integrate the Ootopia project. Dimitris holds Bachelor and Master degrees in Civil Engineering and worked towards a Bachelor degree in Enology and Viticulture. In the past, he has served as CEO of several start-up companies.
Chief agronomist and internationally certified olive oil taster Kostas Lyris - Kostas has dedicated his career to the pursuit of the best tasting olive oil that Greek soil has to offer. He is also a master blender, which fits perfectly with the philosophy of Ootopia. Ootopia relies on his international experience as an olive oil taster to create unique blends.
Head of Operations & Administration Panorea Takoumaki - Panorea takes care of the daily operations. He is also legal counsel for Ootipia. He has a Bachelor's degree in Geology, a Master's degree in GIS and is working towards an MBA. She completed six months of professional level training in olive oil production - farm to table.
Head of Sales & Marketing John Anairousis - spreading the word that Ootopia produces some of the best olive oil you can find in the world. He heads the sales and marketing department and is an enthusiast of Ootopia olive oil as a food with high nutritional value that is produced in a sustainable way. John holds a Bachelor's degree in Business and Marketing, a Master's degree in International Marketing and an MBA.
Estate administrator Thanasis Balabanis - Thanasis is a reliable caretaker and overseer of the land. He makes sure that the olive grove is healthy and in balance with nature.
Michelin-starred chefs Georgianna Hiliadaki & Nikos Roussos - top gastronomists, winners of many awards, creators of the Michelin-starred restaurant Funky Gourmet, this dynamic duo is passionate about developing dishes based on authentic flavours and imaginative combinations. Their contribution is invaluable to Ootopia's gastronomic discoveries with olive oil.
Architect & philosopher Anastasios Rigopoulos - his exceptional designs are based on his philosophical exploration of the impact of human intervention on natural harmony and ways to preserve nature's balance. His designs for the Ootopia olive oil press installation are truly inspiring.
Topos
When Ootopia was looking for the ideal "topos" for their business, the Ermionida peninsula enchanted them. It is a beautiful natural area that won their hearts and where they decided to locate their headquarters. The picturesque hills above the ancient town of Ermioniida offer optimal conditions for olive growing thanks to low rainfall, making the area ideal for growing native Greek olive varieties alongside selected Mediterranean varieties.
The Ermionida peninsula, just two and a half hours' drive from Athens, is surrounded by the Gulf of Argolida and the Myrtoon Pelagos Sea. The fresh sea breeze blowing from the historic islands of Spetses and Hydra further increases the fertility of the soil. An otopia is an imaginary, idealized place that has highly desirable or near-perfect qualities for its inhabitants. In this very own Ootopia, they have created the ideal place to produce their own olive oil, welcome their friends, deepen and broaden their knowledge of the land and its treasures, and nurture a community of connoisseurs.
Harmony
In this place, they strive to achieve perfect harmony of body and soul by ingeniously engaging all their senses and activities. Guests of Ootopia can stroll around, smell the thyme and oregano, enjoy the beautiful landscape and feel the sea breeze on their face.
We recommend a visit to the olive oil production facility (see picture below), which is carefully designed to be fully in line with the environment, and also in line with Ootopia's philosophy of using the latest technology, but only as a means to protect nature and get the best out of it, never to alter it. Not to mention that visitors can even participate in the harvest, take olive oil tasting classes and end the day with a glass of wine and a revitalising meal prepared by their chefs.
