Organic early harvest extra virgin olive oil 

The name “Agouroeleo” of the early harvest green olive oil comes from the Greek word “Agourélaio” (Greek: αγουρέλαιο) from ágouros = unripe and élaio = oil.

The oil must not be [over]heated otherwise it damages its rich nutrients. Excellent, however, to be used in salad dressings, and for infusion with herbs, to be used in massage oils, body oils, etc.

Agouroleo is an olive oil produced relatively early in the harvest season, before the olive fruit ripens, which is still unripe and green. The olives are harvested by hand in mid-October and processed the same day or the following day at the latest.

Agouroleo olive oil has a bright green color thanks to the chlorophylls of the unripe fruit, which give it greater antioxidant properties. It differs in flavour from Extra Virgin olive oil in that it is strongly bitter and slightly spicy, with a strong fruity flavour due to the aromas of freshly picked, unripe Agouroleo olives.

Agouroleo keeps its strong flavour for several months. The powerful flavour can only be guaranteed during production, in November and through March. As time passes, Agouroleo loses its intense flavour, but not its nutrients. It contains all the vitamins and provitamins of olive oil, minerals, and polyphenols, which protect cells from oxidative stress, active oxygen, and free radicals.

Additional information:

1. Archives ERT Ellinikí Radiofonía Tileórasi- Video https://archive.ert.gr/69955/
2. International Olive Council – https://www.internationaloliveoil.org
3. Αγουρέλαιο – http://www.greek-products.eu/varieties-olive-trees/agourelaio.html
4. Αγουρέλαιο – Αγουρόλαδο
   https://www.bioarmonia.gr/el/δημοσιεύσεις/item/74-αγουρέλαιο

• Olive oil contains vitamins A, B1, B2, C, E, and K, as well as provitamin A, and the minerals Calcium (Ca), Copper (Cu), Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), Manganese (Mn), Phosphorus (P). Sulphur (S) and Silicon (Si). Cold-pressed virgin olive oil soothes, relaxes, nourishes, energizes, and has a diuretic and mild laxative effect. Olive oil has a purifying effect on the liver, is a vasodilatory agent, and is recommended for patients with diabetes. The oil is suitable for all skin types and has a soothing effect on eczema and hardened skin. Source: Academy SAGHO
• has antioxidant properties
  • hypoglycemic, antiatherogenic, antitumor, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and antiviral properties
• is associated with lower total cholesterol and reduced risk of heart disease – Healthline

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