Olive Oil

ITLV 100% Olive Oil-this oil, is made from the best varieties of olives, which contain up to 80% oil. The olives are ground, pressed, the oil is extracted, left to settle, and then is refined, undergoing heat treatment in order to get rid of the slightly bitter aftertaste which is peculiar to unrefined oil. Pure ITLV Olive Oil is a mix of refined oil and EXTRA VIRGIN, which gives it an extra nutritional value. The finished product is lighter in color, without any taste or smell, and is therefore ideal for use in frying, cooking and salad dressings.

Refined olive oil has a high level of heat-stability and can be used several times for frying; this does not bring about the existence of carcinogenic substances. Introducing olive oil into your diet reduces the risk of breast cancer in women; it has a high concentration of Vitamin E, which presents a reliable defense against atherosclerosis. For those who are on diets, forty grams of oil a day successfully meets the daily fat requirements, without putting on extra kilograms. Oil is an indispensable product for aiding digestion, and for preventing the formation of gastric ulcers and gallstones. Finally, any form of olive oil has a positive effect on the heart and blood vessels; it's not by chance that Mediterraneans have a lower rate of death from heart attack and strokes