Eliama Daily Value Gold: The First Cretan Extra Virgin Olive Oil Participating in a Clinical Study for Patients
Author Discover Crete
Gastronomy
Gastronomy
Everyone knows the benefits of extra virgin olive oil, but Eliama Daily Value Gold from Elli’s Farm offers even more. With its high concentration of polyphenols, Eliama D.V. Gold is distinguished for its particularly beneficial properties. The polyphenols it contains help protect blood lipids from oxidative stress, while the combination of oleocanthal and oleacin significantly contributes to the prevention of heart attacks and the treatment of inflammation.
Due to its superior quality and high polyphenol concentration, Eliama D.V. Gold is eligible to carry a health claim.
According to European Regulation 432/2012 (L 136/25.5.2012 p. 26), health claims are permitted only for olive oils with a polyphenol content above 250 mg/kg. According to the annual analysis by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Eliama D.V. Gold exceeds these limits, reaching up to 1,200 mg/kg (2017), with the lowest measurement exceeding 800 mg/kg.
Recent studies have shown that the polyphenols in extra virgin olive oil protect the human body from neurodegenerative diseases. For this reason, Eliama D.V. Gold was chosen for the new research protocol of Aristotle University and the University of Cyprus, regarding the therapeutic effects of olive oil on primary progressive (PPMS) and secondary progressive (SPMS) multiple sclerosis. The results of this research were published in the reputable American medical journal, Global Journal of Medical Research (p. 47).
To produce such a high-nutritional-value olive oil, the olives must be harvested extremely early, following strict protocols from the field to packaging. It is a high-cost production product, but with valuable properties for human health. The olive oil is produced and bottled in state-of-the-art facilities that meet the required quality standards.
The olive oil is stored in special stainless steel tanks in a modified atmosphere with the addition of nitrogen. This method prevents oxidative action in the presence of oxygen, ensuring the excellent quality of the product until it is consumed.
The tanks are located in a special refrigerated area, where the temperature remains consistently around 12°C to 15°C. Only the quantity required by customers is bottled at any given time, in an elegant dark glass bottle with the international logo.
This process ensures the high quality of the product, as it is stored in a fully controlled environment until bottling.