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At kreta24.pl, we sell only extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). This is the highest quality grade—and it’s not just marketing. It is a precise legal category, the conditions of which are defined by Council Regulation (EC) No. 2568/91 and the standards of the International Olive Council (IOC). For olive oil to be labeled as extra virgin, it must meet both chemical and organoleptic criteria.
In the world of extra virgin olive oil, terms like BIO, organic, and premium appear more and more frequently. However, there is one certification that attracts particular attention among conscious consumers – Demeter.
Squalene is a natural lipid (triterpene) found, among others, in olive oil, known for its health-promoting and cosmetic properties. It is the main hydrocarbon in virgin olive oil, accounting for over 50% of the unsaponifiable fraction. This compound is also present in human sebum – in humans, squalene makes up about 12% of skin surface lipids, which suggests its important protective role against external factors (e.g., UV radiation)
What if the secret to a healthier, longer life has been growing on Corfu for centuries? The latest scientific research conducted by a team from the University of Louisiana confirms that extra virgin olive oil, particularly that derived from the Lianolia variety, can play a key role in combating one of the deadliest cancers – colorectal cancer.
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