Geduld Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Cold pressed, thus maintaining of flavour, aroma and health benefits
Geduld Olives
Olive tree orchards for production of extra virgin olive oil
The connoisseur will know this is “the finest quality” olive oil. Extra Virgin Olive Oil is made from the first pressing of perfectly fresh olives and usually processed without excess heat (cold pressed) thus maintaining the flavour, aroma and health benefits..
Geduld Olives will use the cold press method to process their extra virgin olive oil. “Cold” refers to the olives being kept no higher than 28°C, and “pressed” refers to the method of extraction. This method indicates that no heat or chemical additives were used to extract the oil from the olives, which can alter and destroy the flavours and aromas of the olive oil. Without adding heat to the processing, the olive oil also retains its full nutritional value.
Geduld Olives will use the cold press method to process their extra virgin olive oil. “Cold” refers to the olives being kept no higher than 28°C, and “pressed” refers to the method of extraction. This method indicates that no heat or chemical additives were used to extract the oil from the olives, which can alter and destroy the flavours and aromas of the olive oil. Without adding heat to the processing, the olive oil also retains its full nutritional value
With the necessary experience and the passion to succeed Geduld Olives are dedicated provide extra virgin olive oil of superior quality to all markets in South Africa..
Geduld Olives currently focuses on the planting and expanding our current olive tree orchards for the production of more extra virgin olive oil and in the future table olives. We the time is here to increase our overall market share in the olive oil industry.
Geduld Olives would love to see the increasing quality and quantity of South African olive oils in the market. We are dedicated to be a company recognized by the excellent standard of our olive oil and committed in improving the living standards through healthy products for all South Africans. We aim to develop ways of continuously improving the already high quality of our extra virgin olive oil and strive to develop new flavours and varieties..
The health benefits of olive oil are unrivalled, and research reveals more benefits nearly every day. In fact, we are only just beginning to understand the countless ways olive oil can improve our health, and our lives. Olive oil is the cornerstone of the Mediterranean diets an essential nutritional mainstay for the world’s longest-living cultures.
According to recent studies by the Olive Oil Association of South Africa, it shows that olives and olive oil help to lower levels of bad cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attacks and certain cancers.
Olive oil is rich in mono-unsaturated fats and contains no cholesterol. Many nutritionists and medical groups including the National Heart Foundation are now recommending olive oil as the healthy substitute for other fats in the diet. Olive oil is the only oil which is actually a fruit juice in its purest form, the oil is simply “squeezed” from the fruit, filtered and bottled with no contamination by any chemical processes.
An olive oil rich diet is not only a good alternative in the treatment of diabetes, it may also help to prevent or delay the onset of the disease by preventing insulin resistance and its possible harmful implications by raising HDL cholesterol, lowering triglycerides, and ensuring better blood sugar level control and lower blood pressure.
Olive oil bolsters the immune system against external attacks from microorganisms, bacteria or viruses. The fatty acids in olive oil are good allies in lowering important immunological parameters.
Olive oil is also good for the stomach, hepatobilary system, pancreas and intestines. It helps with anti-aging, osteoporosis, cognitive function and skin damage. .
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