Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a food produced with the use of agricultural techniques that guarantee the safety and wholesomeness of the product itself. The organic products are controlled during each step by the European control system, they are composed of at least 95% of ingredients from methods with low environmental impact; furthermore, only renewable resources are used such as organic and mineral fertilisers, manure and compost. What differentiates organic from organic is that the former are all those unprocessed foods from natural sources such as fruit, vegetables, fish, eggs and meat. An organic food does not automatically imply that it is also healthy; for example, apples may contain pesticides in the fruit bowl if they do not bear the wording "from organic farming".
What are the benefits for our health when we choose organic food?
Organic products contain more vitamins, minerals and other substances than conventional foods, and they taste better and are fresher. Organic foods are also rich in antioxidants and can strengthen our metabolism, our immune defenses, accelerate healing and promote skin regeneration. Furthermore, buying organic food also helps to preserve the environment by keeping it exposed to harmful chemicals left over from traditional industrial production.
Is it worth spending more on organic products?
Organic products may have a slightly higher initial cost than foods not belonging to this category, but they offer beneficial advantages such as a more genuine and natural flavour, pleasing to the palate, greater control by using substances of chemical origin and a low environmental impact. To save money, it is possible to buy "zero kilometre" products directly from farmers or join a food cooperative which usually offers cheaper prices with a small annual fee. You can also consider preferring seasonal products and be attentive to the offers in the various supermarkets; finally, avoid ready-made dishes given the higher price rate.