Puglia is known worldwide for its oil, for the expanses of olive trees that in the right light appear to be paintings by an impressionist painter. That same light transports and releases the unmistakable scent of the olive trees, and during the harvest and processing, the smell becomes more intense, and the olives slide from the farmers' carts to the mill, ready for crushing. Closing the circle will be the kneading that finally distils the green gold into the vats.
The green gold of Puglia and in particular the excellence of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, is among the healthiest foods of the Mediterranean diet. In 400 BC Hippocrates of Cos defined it as “The best medicine”, while Homer spoke of it as the “golden liquid”.
TheEuropean Food Safety Authority and the Food and Drugs Administration recommend consuming two tablespoons per day of raw oil, because it helps prevent the onset of cardiovascular disease, inflammation and counteracts oxidative stress due to free radicals.
Olio d'Oliva E.V. 250 cl
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