What is Extra Virgin Olive Oil?

Extra virgin olive oil is the highest-quality olive oil, obtained from the first cold pressing of olives without the use of heat or chemical treatments. It is pure, unrefined and has an intense flavour and aroma of fresh olives. This oil is rich in healthy monounsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants, which are beneficial for health. It is often used as a flavouring for salads and dressings, and as a dip for bread. It is also a popular ingredient in the cosmetics industry for skin and hair products. It is important to store extra virgin olive oil in a cool, dark place to preserve its flavour and quality.

How do you use Extra Virgin Olive Oil and what is Extra Virgin Olive Oil good for?

Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a versatile product that can be used both in food preparation and cosmetic applications. Here are some uses and benefits for both food and cosmetic purposes:

Food use:

• Cooking and baking: Extra Virgin Olive Oil is ideal for cooking and baking because of its mild, fruity flavour. It can be used to roast vegetables, fry fish, and even make cakes and biscuits softer.

• Salad dressing: Olive oil is an essential ingredient for making flavourful salad dressings. Mix it with vinegar, herbs and spices to make a delicious dressing.

• Dips: Serve Extra Virgin Olive Oil as a dip for fresh bread. Add some balsamic vinegar and herbs for flavour.

• Pesto: Olive oil is an important component of pesto, along with basil, garlic, pine nuts and Parmesan cheese.

• Marinating: Use olive oil as a base for marinades for meat, poultry and fish. It helps lock in flavours and keeps the meat juicy.

Cosmetic use:

• Removing makeup: Extra Virgin Olive Oil is an excellent natural makeup remover. Apply a small amount to a cotton pad and gently wipe over your face to remove makeup.

• Skin hydration: Olive oil can serve as a nourishing moisturiser for the skin. Apply a thin layer to clean skin to reduce dryness.

• Hair care: Massage olive oil into your hair and scalp to hydrate and repair dry, damaged hair. Leave it on for some time and rinse thoroughly.

• Nail care: Olive oil can be used to strengthen dry and brittle nails. Soak your nails in warm olive oil to strengthen them.

• Lip balm: For soft lips, apply a little olive oil to your lips, especially in dry, cold weather.

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil is rich in antioxidants and healthy fatty acids, making it a valuable ingredient for both nutritional and beauty purposes. Make sure you choose a high-quality, unprocessed olive oil for the best results in both food and cosmetics.

Why buy Extra Virgin Olive Oil from wholesaler Oliemeesters?

At Oliemeesters, we stand for pure, organic-quality ingredients. We work with established and reliable suppliers, enabling us to consistently guarantee the highest quality oils and fats. Our natural ingredients can be traced back to their origin and are available from us at attractive wholesale prices. We also always provide all necessary quality documents for each product. Choose reliability, quality and fast delivery (1-5 working days) at Oliemeesters. Both businesses and consumers can easily order from us through the webshop.

• Name: Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• INCI: Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
• Country of origin: Spain
• Extraction method: Cold-pressed
• Natural ingredient: Olives
• Organic: Yes
• Vegetarian: Yes
• Vegan: Yes
• Cruelty-free: Yes
• Additional additives: No
• Preservatives: No
• Use: for the preparation of cosmetic products or for food use

As an ingredient/raw material for various cosmetic products or as an ingredient for food and nutritional purposes.

Our information on the Oliemeesters website has been compiled to the best of our knowledge and with the greatest possible care. However, Oliemeesters accepts no liability whatsoever for any damage that may arise from the application, use or misuse of the information and products. Always read the SDS and/or PDS first, which can be found in your account. Some oils may cause unexpected allergic reactions. Therefore, always test on a small area of skin first. If in doubt, it is always recommended to consult a doctor first. Our products are 100% pure natural products; seasonal and weather conditions can affect the harvest, meaning that the product may vary from batch to batch. The natural products supplied may have differences in scent and colour compared with previous deliveries. Also always read the product label carefully before using or processing the product.