Best Aspects Of California Extra Virgin Olive Oils

By Minnie Whitley


Olive tree cuttings were brought to America in the late eighteen hundreds by Spanish Missionaries. The conditions they found in the western regions were perfect for growing the trees and developing orchards to produce the same excellent oil products found in Spain and Italy. Over time California extra virgin olive oils (EVOO) have become some of the highest quality products available in world markets.

Today there are over fifty varieties of trees used to produce oil for distribution throughout the country. Before it can be labeled EVOO this product must pass stringent grading standards. It must come from fruit that is freshly harvested, it must be created from the first squeeze of the fruit, and there can be no chemical treatments or refining of the oil.

Following the purity tests the oil is taste tested by a group of people who specialize in grading the flavor and aroma of this product. The aroma and flavor differ between the species of tree, blends of different fruit and whether or not the fruit is green or ripe. The variety can range from mild and sweet to spicy and slightly bitter with every degree between the two represented.

The healthy benefits of this oil are many. They are very heart healthy because they help to reduce high blood pressure and control cholesterol levels when used consistently. Studies have shown it to contain monounsaturated fats, antioxidants, and polyphenols that when used in moderation are far healthier than butter or other saturated fats.

This oil has been used for centuries by women to slow the aging process of their skin. Today it is used in many brands of makeup and skin creams. It contains vitamins in very high concentrations that are known to improve skin texture. These vitamins fight off the free radicals that cause damage to exposed areas like the face and arms.

The higher the quality of the product you purchase the more benefit you will receive from its use. The EVOO that has been certified as purest has the highest concentration of Omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. These elements are known to help fight the damage to cells and bodily inflammation that may cause cancer and other devastating diseases. It can also assist your body to absorb calcium for bone health.

The steps to ensuring that you purchase the highest quality product are relatively simple. First you need to read the label. Check for the harvest date because the shelf life is only about eighteen months from that date. Check for a COOC certification stamp on the label. This label certifies that it has passed inspection with the Calif. Olive Oil Certification organization. Make certain you purchase the oil in dark bottles because this protects it from light and after purchase store it in a cool place away from heat but not in the refrigerator.

With society becoming so much more aware of the effects of food and food preparation on the body and the length of their lives the transition to this beneficial product becomes as predictable as the turning of seasons every year.




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