Did you know that people living in the Mediterranean area and living on so-called Mediterranean diet have lower incidences of major illnesses such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases?
Did you know that extra virgin olive oil from Croatia is the healthiest in Europe?
Croatian olive oils are declared the healthiest; this results from a three-year international project ARISTOIL, founded by the EU's INTERREG MED program.
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What is the difference between early and late harvest extra virgin olive oils?
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Did you know that olive harvesting time will influence organoleptic characteristics, polyphenol levels, shelf life, and olive oil colour?
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What is extra virgin olive oil?
Extra virgin olive oil is a product of superior quality with a very long tradition in the Mediterranean area - considered one of the healthiest products that can prevent and reduce many diseases.