Vilgain Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil - cold pressed oil, produced by a traditional family company in Greece

Vilgain extra virgin olive oil in organic quality is produced by a traditional family company in the area of Rethymno, Crete. The best quality olives are handpicked from the koroneiki tree - the king of olive trees. In order to guarantee 100% quality, purity and freshness, we source directly from the producer, have the product tested regularly and do not use any commercial intermediaries.

High content of health benefits

For maximum preservation of the health benefits, the olives are cold pressed into olive oil. Thanks to this processing method, the oil has approximately 100 times the polyphenol content of refined olive oil and approximately 10 times the content of olive pomace oil.

Olive oil excels in its content of healthy unsaturated fatty acids, especially oleic acid. Replacing saturated fats in the diet with unsaturated fats helps to maintain normal blood cholesterol levels. In addition, other bioactive substances such as squalene, phytosterols, vitamin E, and a number of beneficial polyphenols including flavonoids can be found in olive oil.

The high proportion of olive oil in the Mediterranean diet is one theory as to why this type of diet has a low incidence of cardiovascular disease.

The ideal helper for cold cuisine

Olive oil can withstand heat treatment, but its beneficial substances are best preserved when used in a cold kitchen. It has a distinctive fruity aroma with a typical olive taste. For example, you can drizzle it over a vegetable salad or add it to a dressing or vinaigrette.

Vilgain Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil in points:

• undiluted extra virgin olive oil
• produced by a traditional family‑run company in Greece
• cold pressed
• high in monounsaturated fatty acids
• suitable for cold cooking
• organic quality