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premium extra virgin olive oil
£10.00 – £17.00
it’s the polyphenols…
Zejd premium extra virgin olive oil from Akkar, north Lebanon is made from early harvested green olives. The unripe green olives result in a peppery tasting oil, high in polyphenols. This single variety extra virgin olive oil won silver at the Olympian awards in 2023 & 2024. For a less peppery oil, try Zejd’s extra virgin olive oil.to serve
Perfect for finishing a dish. Enjoy the peppery goodness on a plate of tomatoes, drizzled over a bowl of soup or a mezze dish. Enjoy the health benefits of this premium extra virgin olive oil from Lebanon.Products details
About premium extra virgin olive oil
why premium?
Since a few of our customers asked for a more peppery tasting oil, we have imported a small quantity of Zejd’s Premium extra virgin olive oil.
Zejd’s extra virgin olive oil is made from a mixture of the green and black “souri” olives. Zejd’s premium is made from only green “souri” olives. This gives a higher quality oil. Picked before they are ripe, they are rich in polyphenols.
what's the difference in taste?
The premium EVOO has a stronger taste and is more peppery. Drizzle the premium EVOO over a dish before serving, and you’ll notice the extra heat in your throat as you taste.
We tried it over a plate of roasted squash mixed with yoghurt, garlic, tahini and lemon juice, a Palestinian dish called mtawamet koussa. The extra pepperiness was a great addition to the dish.
how is it extracted?
Youssef Fares, the owner producer of Zejd, studied the art of making olive oil in Italy. On his return to Lebanon, he invested in machinery to maximise the extraction of olive oil with minimum process. Hence Zejd EVOO is obtained through a centrifuge machine at a temperature of 27 degrees.
health benefits?
While we love the taste of Lebanese EVOO, there are huge health benefits too. There are known to be 36 polyphenols in EVOO, compared to 6 in coconut oil. Elizabeth Berger, discussing the benefits of EVOO with Professor Tim Spector in a podcast for Zoe, points out how important they are. One polyphenol called oleocanthal which gives your throat a slight “burn” as you taste a green EVOO is hugely significant.
“It’s one of the components in ibuprofen, for example. So it shows us that it’s an incredible natural anti-inflammatory”. Elizabeth Berger.
About Shorkk
From Lebanon to Bristol with a hint of Scotland
Shorkk is a small, socially-minded business based in Bristol, with roots in Scotland and Lebanon, run by Miranda and Philippe el Khazen.
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