Egli's Greek Olive Oil with EU-Verified Health Benefits

During Tim's (Owner of the The Raw Honey Shop) recent journey through the mountains of Greece, he had 2 missions.  One, to track down extraordinary raw organic honeys. But secondly to find out more about his most current passion - olive oils. 

Not just any oil but extra virgin olive oil with exceptionally high levels of polyphenols – powerful compounds that provide EU-verified protection for your heart by safeguarding blood lipids from oxidative stress.

This official health benefit requires just 20g (1½ tablespoons) daily. 

The Mediterranean diet, with olive oil as its cornerstone, has long been associated with remarkable heart health and longevity.

Scientists continue to uncover how high-quality extra virgin olive oil supports cardiovascular wellness, with emerging research suggesting benefits for brain health as well. These protective qualities are most pronounced in oils rich in polyphenols. 

Tim met Egli, a remarkable olive farmer, a couple of years ago at her olive grove close to Mount Olympus.

He's just returned to see how the land—and the oil—were shaping up after a tough season the year before.

This year he revisited Egli's biodynamic grove near Mount Olympus, where her "in tune with nature" approach creates something truly special.

By working in harmony with natural cycles and eschewing chemicals, Egli produces olive oil that delivers these heart-protective benefits while capturing the essence of this ancient landscape. 

This time, Egli walked me through the grove and filled me in on more of the details—how the trees are fed by streams running down from Mount Olympus, and how she selected this place for its purity. 

 It is a truly awesomely wild place and it produces an exceptional oil with high polyphenols and one of the lowest levels of acidity we have seen at 0.08.

The best oils, especially those from award-winning or artisan producers, have levels of around 0.2% to 0.4%.  As you can see Egli's is even lower.

Egli's olive grove has produced many award winning oils.  You can read about how Egli and her husband have regenerated the area.

• Egli’s High Polyphenol Olive Oil (Contains more than 5ml per 20g, the level that enables us to make a heart health claim for the oil.)
• The acidity tested very low - .08. This level is rare, and it’s a strong marker of excellence.
• Her Trees are Watered by Pure Streams Off Mount Olympus

You can find more details about Egli's oil here.