Why SAYEENI olive oil?
- Because it is produced in the most opportune season. After harvest, olives are immediately taken to be processed, in conditions preserving their valuable nutrients. The strict quality controls performed on the raw material, combined with the mild and viable methods for its management, end up giving us a final product where aromas, polyphenols (compounds which, among other things, also affect the colour and taste, protect the oil and by means of their antioxidant action reinforce the cells in our bodies) and concentration in oil are the optimal ones. The final result is our ultimate justification. An impressively fresh olive oil with a slightly fruity aroma of herbs and wild flowers and a spicy aftertaste, an olive oil guaranteed to offer maximum pleasure to its consumers.
- It is rich in total phenols, namely in antioxidant ingredients and also exhibits very high levels of oleic acid, substances that render it the healthiest and tastiest option for our diet.
- By consuming it on a daily basis, especially if used raw, it prevents the creation of the harmful to our health free radicals and contributes to the attainment of longevity and a high living standard.
What does SAYEENI olive oil offer compared to other oils?
Compared to other oils, SAYEENI olive oil will improve the taste of foods cooked in it, as well as boosting benefits to our health. Thus, the percentage of monounsaturated fatty acids, substances which are very beneficial to our cardiovascular system, will increase when using extra virgin olive oil for cooking. The liposoluble vitamins and other nutrients, such as glycoside compounds, found in various vegetables, like broccoli, carrots, etc., are more easily absorbed by our organism when cooked in olive oil.
Why is it considered to be a natural antioxidant?
It is a natural antioxidant since it contains a wealth of beneficial substances, such as vitamins and provitamins (A and E), minerals (such as selenium) and an entire heterogeneous class of (poly)-phenols, the antioxidants, which are of paramount importance for the human body. The antioxidants in question protect cells from oxidative stress, active oxygen and free radicals. The latter are substances deemed to be the main harmful agents for various chronic diseases, such as cancer.