Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Lycopene

The oil is enriched with lycopene via a fluid-mechanical process, extracted directly from tomato flesh without the use of any solvent. The healthy product obtained is the combination of the two basic components in the Mediterranean diet. By in taking raw and rich vegetables human bodies could only absorb 5% of lycopene, yet while associated with oil, 90% can be digested, in which case a very high bioavailability can be attained.

Lycopene is a very natural and potent antioxidant that belongs to the family of carotenoids. It gives the characteristic red color to tomatoes, watermelons, and, in lesser quantity, to other fruits and vegetables.