The Gold of Zante - The most Greek olive oil

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Composition of "The Gold of Zante"

The Gold of Zante" olive oil is harvested from the best and bounteous olive groves on the island of Zakynthos (Zante). Production takes place according to international standards under constant control of the appointed EU authorities. It has been shown that constant monitoring of this process guarantees the highest quality. The acid content can also be kept to a stable low level (between 0.1 - 0.3° acid content for extra virgin quality). The natural aromas of "the Gold of Zante" are preserved, to make it one of the best oils - or just "the most Greek of all olive oils".

Composition

100 g olive oil "The Gold of Zante" contains:

900 kcal (1 Esslöffel 130 kcal)
saturated fatty acids	14 %
polysaturated fatty acids	12 %
unsaturated fatty acides	74 %
sodium	0 %
ptotein	0 %
cholesterol	0 %

Healthy fat - through and through

The olive oil "The Gold of Zante" contains valuable and vitally important minerals and a balanced proportion of so-called secondary plant substances (polyphenols) and vitamin E.

Furthermore, olive oil contains a high level (74%) of simple unsaturated fatty acids, which prevent the deposition of damaging LDL cholesterol.

Following medically proven dietary recommendations, these fatty acids should make up over 1/3 of all consumed fatty acids as they make an important contribution towards achieving the cholesterol balance (breakdown of LDL cholesterol and maintenance of HDL cholesterol) and the total fat balance.

Olive oil allows you to consume the required quantity of simple unsaturated fatty acids in your diet in an especially delicious way. Numerous excellent recipes are available to achieve this.