Cold Pressed Olive Oil

🫒 Apricosia Cold Pressed Olive Oil — Liquid Gold, Cold Pressed with Precision

⚡ ENERGY & NUTRITIONAL VALUES (per 100g)
• Energy: ~884 kcal (pure fat — use moderately!)
• Fat: 100g — primarily monounsaturated (73% oleic acid)
• Vitamin E: 14mg (93% daily req.)
• Vitamin K: 62μg (52% daily req.)
• Polyphenols: 200-500mg/kg (cold-pressed only!) — anti-inflammatory
• Oleocanthal: natural ibuprofen-like compound

⭐ OLEOCANTHAL — Nature’s Anti-Inflammatory
Cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil contains oleocanthal — a natural phenolic compound that has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties similar to ibuprofen. This compound is only present in genuine cold-pressed olive oil — heat and chemical extraction destroy it.

⭐ POLYPHENOLS — The Longevity Compounds
Cold-pressed olive oil contains the highest polyphenol content of any cooking fat — these compounds are the reason Mediterranean populations show remarkable cardiovascular health outcomes. Polyphenols are destroyed by heat — only cold-pressing preserves them.

🌿 HEALTH BENEFITS
✔ Oleic acid (omega-9): supports heart health & healthy cholesterol
✔ Oleocanthal: natural anti-inflammatory — joint & cardiovascular support
✔ Polyphenols: cell protection, anti-inflammatory & longevity support
✔ Vitamin E: antioxidant protection & skin health
✔ Vitamin K: bone health & blood coagulation
✔ The foundation of the Mediterranean diet — proven for longevity

🍽️ USAGE AREAS
• Salad dressings (prime application — preserves polyphenols)
• Drizzled over finished dishes | Bread dipping
• Light sautéing | Vegetable roasting
• Hummus & dip enrichment | Pasta finishing
• Cold preparations: tabbouleh, fattoush, tzatziki
• Drizzled over cheese & charcuterie