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THE OLIVE TREE IS RICH IN A PARTICULAR SUBSTANCE OLEUROPEIN Oleuropein is a component of olive oil. It is classified as a polyphenol, and is characterized by a glycosidic component, it is in turn composed of one molecule and a monoterpene ortodifenolica. The oleuropein in taxable bitter taste of olives and olive leaves: the bitter taste is important as it protects the plant against pests. During maturation of the olive, it is split by hydrolysis and plays a strong antioxidant function. Furthermore, a substance is considered "nutraceutical" as in vitro has a positive effect against cancer cells leukemic. Oleuropein is also defined substance "nutraceutical" because it has been verified its antitumor capacity. Our extra virgin olive oils contain the following quantities: Oleuropein: 3mg/kg Oleuropein derivatives: 283mg/kg
Posted on: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 21:38:04 +0000

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