EP olive oil monocultivar Manaki cholesterol, krevní tlak, krevní cukr - 500 ml

Why buy Manaki Olive Oil?

This extra virgin olive oil is pressed by Ootopia from a unique and rare Peloponnesian olive variety grown on its land in Ermioni.

The local variety of Manaki olives has a "kind" nature and lends the oil a rich aroma of the Peloponnesian highlands and aftertaste red fruits, almonds and notes of freshly cut grass.

It is the most delicate of all Ootopia oils, i.e. without too much bitterness, which some people dislike and others seek out and love...

Due to the high polyphenol content (see analysis in the parameters), it is no longer just a vegetable oilbut a great dietary supplementabout which the EU also allows certain health claims.

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 will give an excellent taste in cold as well as hot cuisine.

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

The oil goes well with fish and ceviche, fresh salads such as caprese and grilled vegetables. 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

Its exceptional quality is confirmed by its gold award in the 2022 NYIOOCC (New York International Olive Oil Competition) and in Greece at the TerraOlivo competition.

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 grove in Ermioni

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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