BOHEMIA, N.Y., Nov. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Flavor Your Life, a European Union funded campaign that is dedicated to providing the latest in olive oil news, explains what olive oil is made of along with what makes it so healthy.

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Extra virgin olive oil is made up of about 98 percent triglycerides, which contain fatty acids. The predominant fatty acid in olive oil is oleic acid. Because the process in which olive oil is extracted, small amounts of natural components from the fruit of the olive find their way into the oil as well.

Other oils are full of polyunsaturated fats that deteriorate fast. Extra virgin olive oil is the most stable, handles heat during cooking, and offers a healthy advantage.

Because of all of these healthy benefits, Flavor Your Life recognizes and appreciates olive oil for what it is and what it offers.

Flavor Your Life is a campaign supported by the European Union, Unaprol and the Italian Ministry of Agriculture, dedicated to providing the latest in industry news and health information about European extra virgin olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil enhances the flavors of your recipes while providing health benefits. Flavor Your Life campaign, the voice of olive oil production quality control, aims to educate consumers so they can make informed decisions when purchasing olive oil.

Media Contact: Scott Darrohn, Flavor Your Life, 855-347-4228, takara@fishbat.com

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