I remember growing up in Greece and seeing my grandfather drink a shot of olive oil mixed in wine first thing in the morning. This olive oil was bitter and peppery to the throat but once mixed in wine all the bitterness and pepperiness would disappear. Only recently it was discovered that mixing olive oil
What’s High Phenolic Olive Oil, Anyway? “High phenolic” olive oil is a new category of olive oil recognized by the EU Health Claim Labeling Regulation 432-2012 stating that olive oil polyphenols contribute to the protection of blood lipids from oxidative stress. This means that it is good for heart health. The health claim applies to
HIGH PHENOLIC EVOO FACTS – Definition of High phenolic EVOO The fact is: A new category of EVOO was created when the EU health claim labeling regulation 432/2012 for polyphenols came into effect in 2012, High phenolic EVOO was officially recognized for the first time since the age of Hippocrates, as having enhanced health benefits.
EFSA regulation Health claim for olive oil polyphenols. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is an agency of the European Union that provides independent scientific advice and communication on existing and emerging risks associated with the food chain, created by European Regulation 178/2002. EFSA’s work covers all matters with a direct or indirect impact on food
