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Avocado Oils
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Health Benefits
Elysian
Isle Gourmet Avocado Oil,
cold-pressed from the flesh
of the finest New Zealand
Haas avocados, is a 'true to
label' exra virgin oil that
retains the optimum levels
of nutrients, flavor, aroma
and color. It is 100% pure
and natural.
According to Dr. Atkins,
author of the famous diet by
the same name, "avocados are
not only nourishing they are
a heart promoting, cancer
fighting fruit that offers
unequaled health benefits."
Avocados are full of
nutrients and fiber. The
average avocado has
approximately 12 grams of
carbohydrates, which is 1/3
that of an apple. They are
also known for their high
content of Vitamin E and
monounsaturated fat, (the
good fat).
Avocado consumption has been
found to help the body
combat other major diseases
including diabetes,
cancerous tumors and
osteoarthritis. By eating
avocados, the risk of heart
disease in diabetics is
lessened, especially those
with insulin resistance or
type two diabetes. That's
because avocados guard
against after-eating
increases in blood sugar.
Consuming avocados or taking
daily capsules of avocado
oil, along with soybean oil,
has been shown to give knees
and hips afflicted with
osteoarthritis extra
lubrication. As a result,
sufferers gain better joint
mobility and endure less
physical pain.
Worldwide research has shown
avocados to have very high
levels of monounsaturated
fats. These are the 'good'
fats, which help reduce LDL
cholesterol levels in the
blood stream. Laboratory
tests consistently report
Elysian Isle Avocado Oil at
75% monounsaturated fats.
The Saturated Fats are the
"bad fats". Elysian Isle is
consistently at 14%; a very
low level.
Avocados have also been
shown to contain high levels
of the natural plant
compound beta-sitosterol, a
member of the phytosterol
family. The clean and
unpolluted growing
conditions found in New
Zealand's Bay of Plenty
region provide the highest
levels of beta-sitosterol in
the world for oil extracted
from the avocado. Avocados
grown elsewhere typically
average 750mg per 100g
content versus 950mg per
100g content for Bay of
Plenty fruit. When comparing
these levels against olive
oil, long recognized as a
superior oil in terms of
health, New Zealand grown
avocados more than triple
the beta-sitosterol levels
of the very best olive oils.
Beta-sitosterol has an
apparent ability to block
the 'bad' LDL cholesterol
absorption from the
intestine, resulting in
lower blood cholesterol
levels. In addition, avocado
oil is highly recommended
for its high level of heart
healthy monounsaturated fat,
predominantly Oleic Acid,
which accounts for more than
70% of each 100g. By using
avocado oil on a regular
basis in conjunction with a
healthy diet, you can help
your body to maintain a good
cholesterol balance.
Elysian Isle is Heart
Foundation Approved in New
Zealand and Australia for
its health benefits versus
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Skin Care
Because
of it's 100% pure, 100%
natural state, Elysian Isle
Avocado Oil is a premium
grade and nourishing carrier
base oil that can be applied
directly or blended with
essential oils to create
quality massage, skin and
facial oils.
Avocado Oil penetrates the
skin more deeply than other
plant oils (e.g. lanolin,
olive, almond or soya-bean
oils). Therefore it's an
ideal base for transdermal
treatments, & a natural
carrier for added
supplements to reach the
deepest target areas. A
research paper by Valette
and Sorbin reported on the
skin-penetrating properties
of a number of oils. Of the
oils tested, which included
corn, soybean, almond and
olive oils, avocado oil had
the highest rate of skin
penetration and the ability
to transport active
substances through the outer
epidermis of the skin and
into the dermis for
increased effectiveness.
Avocado
Oil penetrates the skin more
deeply than other plant oils
(e.g. lanolin, olive, almond
or soya-bean oils).
Therefore it's an ideal base
for transdermal treatments,
& a natural carrier for
added supplements to reach
the deepest target areas. A
research paper by Valette
and Sorbin reported on the
skin-penetrating properties
of a number of oils. Of the
oils tested, which included
corn, soybean, almond and
olive oils, avocado oil had
the highest rate of skin
penetration and the ability
to transport active
substances through the outer
epidermis of the skin and
into the dermis for
increased effectiveness.3
Rich
in Vitamin E avocado oil is
used extensively as a base
in the production of soap,
skin care, hair, sun
protection and baby
products. Internationally,
avocado oil is recognized as
a superior ingredient for
these products. Problems,
such as photo-toxicity and
free radical formation
associated with the use of
other types of oils, are
non-existent when avocado
oil is used.
Avocado oil is renowned for
its healing, anti-bacterial,
and anti-wrinkle properties.
The high content of lecithin
and phytosterols,
facilitates its
spreadability. It stimulates
the collagen metabolism,
increasing the proportion of
soluble collagen in the
dermis, retarding visible
signs of ageing and
remarkably softening the
skin. Research from UCLA
Center for Human Nutrition
in California indicates that
avocados have the highest
Vitamin E content compared
to kiwifruit, nectarines,
grapes, and peaches. Vitamin
E is known to be powerful
antioxidant 'mopping up'
free radicals and helping to
decelerate the signs of
ageing, therefore avocado
oil is natures' very special
antioxidant.4
The multiple properties of
avocado oil as a base
product, properties such as
emoliency, penetration,
stability, skin softening
and moisturizing, allow for
reduced costs as many other
ingredients can be
eliminated from the
formulations.
Because of it's 100% pure,
100% natural state, Elysian
Isle Avocado Oil is a
premium grade and nourishing
carrier base oil that can be
applied directly or blended
with essential oils to
create quality massage, skin
and facial oils.
As a massage, skin or facial
oil it helps protect skin
from drying and improves
suppleness. It has
outstanding regenerative
properties due to high
levels of unsaponifiables -
reputedly up to 11%. [ For
the technically minded,
unsaponifiables are mainly
composed of sterols,
essentially Beta-sitosterol,
campestral, avenasterol and
hydrocarbons which include
squalene and alcohols].
Because of the high levels
of essential fatty acids it
has excellent restructuring
powers to keep the skin
moisturized.
Skin care products use the
natural ability of avocado
oil to regenerate connective
skin tissue and to inhibit
bacterial growth.
Avocado oil is an excellent
base for ointments used for
treating lacerations,
dermatitis, acne and similar
skin conditions. Also for
post-operative dressings to
prevent adhesions to wounds
and skin burns whilst
accelerating the actual
healing process.
Avocado oil is an ingredient
in upmarket skin care
cosmetics and creams,
highest quality soaps and
shampoos, products for
damaged hair, baby hair and
sun products. It's also a
good hair stimulant.
All
these products can be
formulated using natural
ingredients that are
hypo-allergenic and contain
no sensitizers. This ensures
safe use by all skin types
under any climatic
conditions.
Strong UV absorption
properties, make it an ideal
supplement to enhance the
activity of UV-A and UV-B
absorbers. This reduces
synthetic sunscreen
concentration, lessens
irritation among some
people, and enhances the
desirability of the product.
Among eight plant oils
tested and studied for their
effectiveness as sunscreens,
(including Sweet almond oil,
Sesame oil, Persic oil,
Safflower oil, Peanut oil,
Jojoba oil, Coconut oil,
Olive oil) avocado oil
proved the most effective
sunscreen.5
Avocado oil is a high grade
and nourishing, carrier, or
base oil. Apply directly or
blend with a choice of
essential oils to create
massage oils, skin or facial
oils.
Avocado oil is very safe to
use in cosmetics because it
creates none of the problems
related to sensitisation
potential, photo-toxicity,
free radical formation and
comedogeincity. The multiple
properties of avocado oil
(i.e. emolliency,
penetration, stability, skin
softening & moisturising),
can reduce costs and
eliminate many other
ingredients from
formulations.
Compared to other oils, you
need less Avocado Oil to get
better results.
3
Valette, G. and E. Sobrin,
Pharm Acta. Helv.
38910):710-6 (1963)
4 UCLA Centre for
Human Nutrition - California
5 Encyclopaedia
of Chemical Technology,
Vol.7, p. 153, edited by
Kirk Othmer, John Wiley &
Sons, New York, 1979
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The Oil Process
Elysian Isle, dedicated to
carrying the finest gourmet
food products, discovered a
small production facility
dedicated to producing the
finest avocado oil in the
world. The company was the
first to develop a method of
cold pressing premium
quality, natural, unrefined,
extra virgin avocado oil
that retains the health and
flavor qualities of
avocados.
Until now avocado oil
processing was commonly done
by a heating and chemical
extraction procedure. This
method created oil stripped
of many of the excellent
qualities found in avocados
and was not generally
suitable for culinary use.
Our first in the world
technology for cold pressing
only the Haas avocado allows
us to retain all of the
natural richness, flavor and
healthful properties of the
avocado.
From the beginning of the
oil extraction process we
ensure absolute quality
control. The pre-treatment
program is the most
extensive of any avocado oil
producer in the world. Any
damaged or imperfect fruit
are removed and the fruit
are washed, scrubbed,
skinned and pitted prior to
processing.
With only the flesh of the
fruit being processed the
average avocado provides
from 13 to 22% oil. This oil
is extracted at very low
temperatures (below 113
degrees F) without the use
of chemicals or exposure to
the negative effects of
oxygen or light. At no point
in the process is the
extracted oil subjected to
any industrial processes
that alter the original oil.
This includes refining,
bleaching, deodorizing,
coloring, hydrogenating or
the adding of any chemicals
of preservatives. This
ensures that you get only
100% pure, natural avocado
oil.
The combination of
leading edge technology,
together with exacting
quality control ensures that
Elysian Isle Gourmet Avocado
Oil is the best, true to
label, cold pressed avocado
oil in the world.
Elysian Isle Gourmet Avocado
Oil is cold pressed, extra
virgin, 100% pure, 100%
natural and:
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Is made from the first
pressing of the fruit.
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In achieving the "extra
virgin" accolade, we
make just a single
pressing of the avocado
flesh.
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Our oil is "truly cold
pressed". The process
is carried out at
temperatures of
approximately 113
degrees F.
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Cold pressing at these
temperatures ensures no
damage to the nutrients
occurs and the goodness
of the avocado is
preserved.
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The acidity reading of
the oil is less than 1%.
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The oil is packaged in
antique green glass
bottles to protect it
from the negative
influences of light and
oxygen.
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The pit and the skin are
discarded before the
flesh is cold pressed.
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Is refreshingly
different from mass
market oils.
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Completely unrefined, a
vibrant green color,
soft nutty taste and a
mild avocado aroma.
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Absolutely nothing is
added. Elysian Isle is
completely free of
synthetics, chemicals,
preservatives or
colorings.
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Contains no cholesterol,
carbohydrate, flavors,
sodium, yeast, dairy,
egg, gluten, corn,
wheat, sugar, starch or
salt.
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It has no animal
ingredients, radiated
ingredients or
genetically modified
ingredients.
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Elysian Isle is not
subjected to industrial
processes that alter the
original oil. We do not
refine, bleach,
deodorize, hydrogenate
or remove the color or
other natural compounds
from our oil.
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Elysian Isle uses
technologies that ensure
all raw material inputs
are processed gently and
hygienically:
The stainless steel
production line,
applies an
innovative
combination of
existing (and
proven) food
technologies.
The manufacturer
operates a
Government approved
food safety program
meeting the most
stringent quality
requirements of both
domestic and
international food
retailers.
Avocado fruit are
first inspected,
then washed with
high pressure water.
The washed fruit are
then processed to
remove seed, skin
and any potential
for environmental
residues.
The resulting fruit
pulp is malaxed and
centrifuged, using
modern production
machinery, to
produce high
quality, cold
pressed, extra
virgin, gourmet
avocado oil.
Elysian Isle Infused Avocado
Oils are cold pressed, extra
virgin and are made from the
same 100% natural, 100% pure
Avocado Oil with an infusion
of natural flavors and oils.
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 Olivico
Olive Oil
Certified Organic & Kosher
Olivico Organic Living Extra Virgin Olive Oil is "an essential natural
fruit juice extract", a must in every kitchen. Heat alters oil's fine
structure making it less desirable for our bodies. Olivico Olives are
manually harvested at the point of color changing in the fruit then they are
selected washed with pressurized cold clean water, passed through a dicer to
obtain an olive mush, which by gravitation is cold pressed. Once the
separation of the oil and the alperchin is done in 1000-liter decanters the
oil is naturally decanted as centrifugal processing creates heat. Filtered
or unfiltered this living oil has been created at temperatures below 70
degrees Fahrenheit by a unique process that preserves all of its beneficial
properties, rich flavor and heady aroma. Due to low temperature processing,
the fats in the oils tend to solidify at lower temperatures and may cause a
cloudy appearance.
Olivico Organic Living Olive Oil contains approximately 9 calories per
gram and is 80% oleic acid essential for the control of cholesterol. The
acidity of the oil is less than 0.05%, which preserves the intense flavor
and aroma. This "truly raw" cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil is assured
Pure & RAW, exceeding the highest standards in the industry. Our Living
Olive is proudly Certified Organic by the BioLatina Organization in Lima
-Peru, which is (IFOAM & USDA/NOP recognized) and is in compliance with EEC
Regulation 2092/91 "Organic Production of Agricultural Products" Digimed ISO
9002 Certified. KOSHER certified by Rabbi Guillermo Bronstein (President of
the Asamblea Rabínica Latinoamericana), Certification Contract #5761 - 5763
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 Organic
Brazil Nut OilUntil recent discoveries, Organic
Brazil nut oil has been utilized mainly by the cosmetic industries, now the
extraction of this oil is being used as a nutritional supplement due to its
highly nutritional essential fatty acid and Sitosterol content. 30% of its
composition is Omega 6’s. Heat alters oil’s fine structure making foods less
desirable for our bodies. Due to the low temperature extraction process,
this oil has never heated or refined which may harm the richness of its
natural properties and attributes. Making this an essential item for all Raw
Foodist, Health Conscious individuals and Fine Retail Shops…
Our Living Organic Cold-Pressed Extra Virgin Brazil nut oil - Amazon
Flame® has a delicious nutty flavor and an array of wonderful
characteristics that will compliment any of your culinary creations. The
acidity is less than 1% and this living Brazil nut oil is certified organic
by the INSTITUTE FOR MARKETECOLOGY a IMO controlled Swiss based certifier
since 2000, Certificate Contract # 21119.
More Information on the Source!
Candela Peru is a developmental organization located in the
Amazon region of Peru , pursuing the promotion of sustainable
development of its population and the conservation of the natural
rainforest.
Candela trades in the international and local markets, mainly in Amazon
(Brazil) nuts and the by-products (Amazon nut oil, Amazon nut pod candles)
of the nuts.
The Amazon nuts (Castanas) - known commercially as Brazil nuts, are the
seeds of one of the great canopy trees of the humid forest in the Amazon
region of the south of Peru . These nuts begin life at a height of 50
meters, where rare Eglousine bees - which feed on the flowers that grow in
this tree - pollinate them, which is the first stage in the development of
these fruits. Each summer, 1000 families come to the rainforest to harvest
these Amazon nuts. The main resulting products, asides from the raw nuts
themselves are nut oil, used in cosmetics and hair products and candles made
using the outer pods of the nuts
The core strategy for Candela is to develop as many high-quality products
and uses for the Amazon nut, in order to build a successful model of
sustainable development. For example, the shells of the nuts are used as
fuel to dry the nuts.
IN 2004, Candela has been registered as a FLO approved exporter of Amazon
nuts and its by-products - an important achievement for the organisation.
Commitment to the Producers
Since 1989, Candela has been working with individual producers providing
financial assistance, processing services, transportation and other
non-financial services. It supports individual producers and encourages them
to organise themselves in co-operative groups. In 2003, Candela developed a
partnership agreement with SERRV International, an FTO from the USA (and
fellow Clearing House customer) working together in capacity-building to
empower castañeros – the nut collectors.
Commitment to the Conservation of Natural Resources
Since 1999, Candela has represented the NGO's of the region at the National
Commission for the Environment (CONAM) in Peru . Since 2002 Candela Peru has
been a member of the Forest Stewardships Council of Latin America and part
of the committee who developed the standards for the Amazon nut as a
non-timber forest product.
In 2004 Candela renewed a five year agreement with Conservation
International to work on conservation issues in the region and Candela has
have signed an agreement with Cesvi, an Italian NGO focused on the Madre de
Dios region, working together on different research projects.
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Kosher but not organic
olive oil |
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Picual
 In
the traditional press, olives are crushed. A maximum water heat of 28°C is
used to assist oil extraction earning its acclaimed status of "cold
pressed". This means Elysian Isle olive oil retains all the nutritional
values highly prized with olive oil of this caliber.
Unlike the often highly refined olive oils
found in many supermarkets, Elysian Isle olive oil is not filtered. The
slightly cloudy appearance means all the goodness and taste of the olive
fruit is captured and retained adding to the enjoyment and nutritional
richness of this spectacular olive oil.
Olive oil is best stored out of direct sunlight
and in a cool, dark place which is why Elysian Isle olive oil is presented
in stylish dark bottles. This helps deflect ultra violet rays that can
break down the oil and destroy its health-giving properties.
Olive Oil Process
- The trees are shaken at harvest time
and ripe fruit collected in a blanket under the tree.
- The olives are washed to remove
leaves.
- They are put in a mill which crushes
and grinds them into a paste.
- A chamber holds the paste while it is
gently paddled to release the oil molecules.
- The olives are then pressed in either
a centrifuge system, or in a traditional hydraulic press.
- After pressing the oil is decanted or
separated and stored in stainless steel tanks until bottling.
- The oil can be bottled by hand (if
volumes are small), using a bottling line, or contracted out to a
commercial bottling factory.
- Our award winning
olive oil is a cold-pressed, extra virgin oil extracted from the
picual olive. This green-gold oil is mild and smooth with a very
delicate, peppery flavor that subtly enhances the flavor of your
favorite dish.
- $12.50
CERTIFIED KOSHER
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Avocado
Oil
Elysian Isle Avocado Oil is a
cold-pressed, extra virgin oil made from the flesh of the finest New Zealand
Haas avocados. It retains the optimum levels of nutrients, flavor, aroma
and color. Its subtle, delicate character naturally enhances the flavor of
foods. With a high smoke point, it is ideal for any cooking style including
stir frying and fusion cooking. A deep luminescent green color makes for
stunning presentation and the natural
properties and high viscosity mean you will use less oil than normally used
with other oils
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Try our pure avocado oil and our infused oils - Zesty Lime, Basil & Mild
Pepper and Garlic & Herbs. All our infused avocado oils use our pure oil as
a base and retain
all the health
properties of the pure avocado oil.
has been awarded by the Undersecretary of State for Foreign
Trade of the Prime Ministry of The Republic of Turkey.
