Organic olive oil is the olive oil that comes from organically grown olives. The organic cultivation of the olive is based on methods of revitalizing the soil of the olive grove, on the recycling of by-products and other available organic materials, on the reproduction and protection of the environment. Official control and standardization organizations carry out checks at all stages of production, preservation and bottling. According to the principles of organic farming there are specific rules and practices, based on site selection, fertilizing, mulching, disease control, pruning. The use of chemical or other inorganic fertilizers, aerial spraying, the use of pesticides, herbicides and insecticides is prohibited.
It comes from the fruits of the olive and is a key element of the Mediterranean diet, a rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids due to its phenolic components which have shown anti-inflammatory and chemoprotective qualities.
This is the best quality olive oil with an acidity that does not exceed 0.8% per 100 grams. Its taste and aroma are reminiscent of the taste of freshly picked olives, however, depending on the variety we choose, we will have a different taste result.
It has a mild aroma, pleasant taste and acidity that does not exceed 2.0% per 100 grams.
Pomace oil is the product obtained from the residue of the main olive oil after processing the kernel of the olive fruit. Its acidity does not exceed 1.0% per 100 grams. It has a dark green or brown color and is mainly used in soap making, as well as for eating after special treatment (refining).