ZAKYNTHIAN OLIVE OIL With the stunning finding that four of the top 15 olive oils in Greece are Zakynthian, the workshop on the properties of olive oil to promote good health ended. From the initiative by Eco Zakynthos, at the workshop teachers and university researchers Prokopios Magiatis and Helen Melliou, presented the results of their studies formally proving that the correct processing of olive oil adds such features that make it just about a medicine, making it valuable in the international markets. The mild treatment and cold pressing leave the valuable polyphenols, that olive oil contain, unaffected, these have been proven to protect the human body. The interest of foreign markets for olive oil as a medicine is increasing. In a recent study in the American market, consumers were asked what is the criteria when you buy bottled olive oil?. Surprisingly, the price and the stylish appearance of the bottle and the label does not apply. There are two items of interest to the American consumer, firstly whether olive oil can protect their health and secondly whether they will be satisfied by the taste and fragrance. For the Greeks consumption of olive oil is very common. But a consumer in America, Japan or China is not used to olive oil in their diet. They would buy it for a specific reason, only if they are convinced that it is worth it. The worth meaning will olive oil be good for them and will they like both taste and fragrance. At the workshop was Mrs Maria Katsouli, one of the leading olive oil tasters. She was impressed with the olive oil that she tasted and her comments about Zakynthian olive oil included The main feature is the clean taste, fruity particularly bitter and spicy taste, which are very positive, while containing a very high proportion of polyphenols, which means it is a top health protector. Source: imerazante.gr
Posted on: Sun, 09 Nov 2014 09:36:59 +0000
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