Denomination

The variety of olive Empeltre or Impelte as it is known in the area accounts for more than 80% of the production. Impelte oil is mild and has a slight sweetness. Also seasoned with the fruity beginning of the campaign, the Almazara de Gaen grinders during the months of November and December, just remember its taste and aroma to the fragrance of the olive tree, features that have given fame and worldwide prestige to the oil of Bajo Aragon. There are several types of oil, as such olive oil, Virgin olive oil and Virgin olive oil extra. The properties attributed to the olive oil for the benefit of our health are many, but not all olive oils are the same. l extra virgin olive oil has an acidity no higher than 0.8 and is the superior category olive oil obtained directly from olives and solely by mechanical procedures. The denomination of origin of Bajo Aragon Impelte oil belongs to the latter category. Scientific studies identified olive oil Virgin and extra virgin as the healthier oil. They contain antioxidant substances, which are capable of facing the dreaded free radicals and oxidative substances, these substances are called polyphenols, prevents us and fight against cardiovascular diseases. The content of vitamin E, is not negligible, this vitamin acts effectively against cholesterol LDL or bad cholesterol, preventing the occurrence of diseases such as atherosclerosis or atheroma, which could lead to serious cardiovascular problems.

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