Why is Extra Virgin Olive Oil so good?

The health benefits of Australian EVOO have long been researched and include:

·       Rich source of monounsaturated fats, which may reduce risks of heart and cardiovascular disease.

·       Australian EVOO contains a wide variety of valuable antioxidants that are not found in other oils. They may help lower bad cholesterol and maintain the beneficial HDL cholesterol.

·       Lowering effect on blood pressure

·       Beneficial during pregnancy and whilst breastfeeding.

·       Helps to prevent or delay the onset of diabetes.

·       Olive Oil rich diets may lead to greater and long lasting weight loss than a low-fat diet.

·       Beneficial for the stomach, pancreas and intestines.

·       Helps with anti-ageing, osteoporosis and skin damage.

·       May help bolster the immune system.

·       Contains a protective element which may assist certain malignant tumours in the breast, prostate, endometrium and digestive tract.

The Best Quality

The extraction of oil from olives is a relatively straightforward process involving only a couple of critical steps. Australian olive oil producers know that if they start with undamaged olives, process them quickly after picking, employ the services of a spotlessly clean mill and don’t strive for excessive extraction, then sound quality olive oil will result.

The AOA Code of Practice, combined with Australian Standards AS 5264-2011 also guarantees the authenticity and quality of the industry.