Parade in Rome the best olives tableware with "Monna Oliva" the competition now in its eighth edition which rewards thenational olive excellence. Organized byUMAO (Mediterranean Union of Oil Tasters) the competition aims to grasp the signals that come from the world of consumption and to give producers opportunities to make known the enormous heritage of taste and health of Italian olives a product of excellence recognized both nationally and internationally.
Indeed, according to the medical encyclopedia of Humanitas Research Hospital "The consumption of olives supplies the body with numerous substances beneficial to health, such as monounsaturated fatty acids, allies of the heart and arteries because they help reduce bad cholesterol and increase the good one. To their benefits are added those of polyunsaturated fats (the omega 3 which help to increase good cholesterol and reduce triglycerides and omega 6 which help lower bad cholesterol). Finally, also the presence of phytosterols help protect cardiovascular health, reducing the absorption of cholesterol in the intestine. Olives are also sources of antioxidants (vitamins, carotenoids and minerals) and of molecules such as oleocanthal which help fight inflammation and its consequences”. Without prejudice to the health and nutritional aspects, Humanitas also warns against an excessive consumption of olives for their high amounts of sodium.
Olives and health: allies of the heart and arteries against cholesterol
Since the 2022 edition of "Monna Oliva" Sardinia, Lazio, Puglia and Sicily have been the regions that have won the highest number of awards.
The awards ceremony was preceded by a focus on the health aspects of table olives, with a report by Dr. Laura di Renzo, Director of the School of Specialization in Food Science at the University of Tor Vergata in Rome.
The best Italian table olives
NATURAL GREENS
1st classified with green olives Nera di Gonnos Az. Cav. DEIAS LUIGI email: barbaradeias77@gmail.com -Gonnosfanadiga (SU)
2nd place with Termite olives from Bitetto DE CARLO sas www.oliodecarlo.com – Bitritto (TP)
3rd place with green olives Itrana Soc Coop UNAGRIwww.unagri.it- Itri (LT)
NATURAL BLACK
1st Classified with Cellina di Nardò black olives TERRE SALENTINE srl www.nonnalena.it- Melissano (LE)
2nd Classified with Itrana black olives (Gaeta DOP) OSCAR Scawww.oscarfrantoio.com – Rocca Massima (LT)
3rd Classified with Itrana black olives (Gaeta DOP) COSMO DI RUSSO www.cosmodirusso.com – Gaeta (LT)
PICKLED GREENS
1st classified with the Bella di Cerignola (Sevillano) DE CARLO sas www.oliodecarlo.com – Bitritto (Ba)
2nd Classified with the Nocellara del Belice (Castelvetranese) PISCIOTTA srlswww.agricolapisciotta.it – Campobello di Mazara (TP)
3rd Classified with the Bella di Cerignola (Sevillano) THE BEAUTIFUL OF CERIGNOLA www.labelladicerignola.com – Cerignola (FG)
SEASONED OLIVES
1st Classified with black Itrana olives AMERICO QUATTROCIOCCHI www.olioquattrociocchi.it – Terracina (FR)
2nd Classified with Nera di Gonnos olives (in scabecciu) Az. Cav DEIAS LUIGI barbaradeias77@gmail.com. Gonnosfanadiga. (ON)
3rd Classified with Nocellara del Belice green olives TERRAMIA SCA www.coopterramia.it – Castelvetrano (TP)
WRINKLED OLIVES
1st Classified with black Leccino olives with salt Ermanno & Francesco ROSATI INE srl www.rosatiagriolio.it – Coltodino (RI)
2nd place with Coop TERRAMIA Nocellara del Belice black olives (baked). www.coopterramia.it – Castelvetrano (LE)
3rd Place with Giovanni LACERTOSA Maiatica Black Olives (baked) by R.LACERTOSA & C www.frantoiolacertosa.it – Ferrandina (MT)
