Cardiovascular benefits:
When free radicals oxidize cholesterol, blood vessels are damaged and fat builds up in arteries, possibly leading to a heart attack. The antioxidant nutrients in olives impede this oxidation of cholesterol, thereby helping to prevent heart disease. Olives do contain
fat, but it’s the healthy monounsaturated kind, which has been found to shrink the risk of atherosclerosis and increase good cholesterol.
Olives are a great source of
vitamin E, which has the brilliant ability to neutralize free radicals in body fat. Especially when working with the stable monounsaturated fats found in olives, vitamin E can make cellular
processes safer.
Bone and connective tissue: The anti-inflammatory abilities of the monounsaturated fats, vitamin E and polyphenols in olives may also help dull the asperity of asthma, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Most of the suffering in having one of these three bone maladies is brought about by
high levels of free radicals.
Good source of iron: Olives are very high in iron. The ability of red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body is due to the presence of iron in the blood. If we suffer from a lack of iron, our tissues don’t get enough oxygen, and we may feel cold or weak. Iron also plays a vital role in the production of energy. It is a necessary part of a number of enzymes, including iron catalase, iron peroxidase, and the cytochrome enzymes. It also helps produce carnitine, a nonessential amino acid important for the utilization of fat. To top it all off, the proper function of the immune system is dependent on sufficient iron.
Eye health: One cup of black olives contains ten percent of the daily recommended allowance of vitamin A which, when converted into the retinal form, is crucial for healthy eyes. It enables the eye to better distinguish between light and dark, thereby improving night vision. Furthermore, Vitamin A is believed effective against cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma and other age-related ocular diseases.
Digestive tract health:Frequent consumption of both vitamin E and the monounsaturated fats in olives is associated with lower rates of colon cancer. These nutrients help prevent colon cancer by neutralizing free radicals. Olive’s protective function also has a beneficial effect on ulcers
and gastritis. A cup of olives also contains 17% of the daily allowance of fiber, which promotes digestive tract health by helping to move food through the system at a healthier pace. This keeps any one part of the digestive tract from having to work too hard and supports the ideal balance of chemicals and populations of microorganisms required for a healthy digestive system.
EGEAN LTD CAN SUPPLY DELICIOUS AND HEALTHY
BLACK AND GREEN OLIVES OF AEGEAN REGION
DIFFERENT QUALITIES AND PACKING ALTERNATIVES ARE AVAILABLE
BLACK OLIVES IN
BRINE
NATURAL WHOLE SLICED PITTED
PACKING ALTERNATIVES :
TINS : 1, 2 OR 3 KG,
REGULAR OR EASY OPEN TYPE
PET JARS : 1 OR 2 KG
GLASS JARS : 0.5, 1 OR 2 KG
VACUUM PACKS : 1 KG
GREEN OLIVES IN
BRINE
NATURAL WHOLE PIMIENTO STUFFED SLICED
PACKING ALTERNATIVES :
TINS : 1, 2 OR 3 KG,
REGULAR OR EASY OPEN TYPE
PET JARS : 1 OR 2 KG
GLASS JARS : 0.5, 1 OR 2 KG
VACUUM PACKS : 1 KG
WHOLE OLIVE CALIBERS
Olives sizes are
rated by the quantity of units per kg, with a tolerance of 10-20 units/Kg.
Size |
Number |
Approximate Number per Pound |
Bullets |
351–380 |
159–172 |
Fine |
321–350 |
146–158 |
Brilliant |
291–320 |
132–145 |
Superior |
261–290 |
118–132 |
Large |
231–260 |
105–117 |
Extra |
201–230 |
91–104 |
Jumbo |
181–200 |
83–90 |
Extra |
161–180 |
74–82 |
Giants |
141–160 |
65–73 |
Colossal |
121–140 |
55–64 |
Super |
111–120 |
50–54 |
Mammoth |
101–110 |
46–50 |
Super |
91–100 |
41–45 |
OUR PRODUCTS IN GLASS JARS
Green Olives Natural in Brine One Sort Green Olives Natural in Brine Mixed Sort
Black Olives Natural Whole Black Olives Squashed