Nutritional value
The beneficial effects of consuming olive oil have been known since ancient times. Olive oil is the basis of the Mediterranean diet, which is recognized around the world as the healthiest diet model.
It is rich in monounsaturated fats, antiocidants, vitamin E, polyphenols e.t.c, which makes it an irreplaceable product as far as human health is concerned.
A recent study demonstrated that olive oil contains another important substance called "elaiokanthali", which has strong anti-inflammatory action, thus giving it a further beneficial status. Furthermore, this substance is responsible for the burning feeling in the throat when tasting fresh raw olive oil.