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Welcome to the Al-Maida web site.

We specialise in the manufacture and distribution of the highest quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil. If you have not visited us before then the next few pages will tell you a little bit about us, our products and our focus on bringing you the best quality olive oil.
You dont need to be in the restaurant trade to serve the finest olive oil, we also sell to the public. Its easy, you can order a bottle of Extra Virgin olive oil direct to your dinning table, as there is no minimum order quantity.
If you take pride in the taste of the food you serve or eat, then you already know the importance of using quality olive oil. But we understand that if you are passionate about it then only the finest will do. 
That is why we only sell the best, Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

 

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Why is Our oil such a Health Food.
Its no secret how healthy olives and olive oil can be for your body. We’ve listed some of the reported benefits that adding olive oil to your diet can bring.

Cutting Cancer Risk.
Olive oil 's cancer-preventing powers are thought to be from it’s content of Polyphenols and also the oil's monounsaturated fat, which means olive oil packs a double punch against cancer! But out of the Laboratory you only need to look at some global statistics: Check the lower rates of breast, ovarian and prostate cancer among Southern Europeans -- whose diets flow with olive oil -- compared to their northern neighbours.

It Helps Your Heart.
Olive oil ups good HDL cholesterol, lowers bad LDL, and reduces other harmful blood fats (triglycerides). It is hypothesised that HDL can remove cholesterol from atheroma within arteries and transport it back to the liver for excretion. In the media, HDL is more commonly known as “Good cholesterol” and likewise LDL is known as “Bad cholesterol”. And that's not all. It also reduces inflammation, another contributor to cardiovascular disease. 
 

 

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What is Quality Olive Oil
Our extra virgin olive oil is quality gourmet food standard that is second to none.
To help you understand the differences in some oils you can buy elsewhere, we have listed some of the terms below:-

- Virgin means the oil was produced by the use of physical means and no chemical treatment.
- Refined means that the oil has been chemically treated to neutralize strong tastes.

If however this is new to you then dont worry, we have provided monthly recipes to get you started, or just give you ideas. If you have any queries then you'll find all our details on the Contact page.

Buying your Extra virgin olive oil.
Just click on the menu section “view our products” and this will take you to our on-line shop. We accept all major credit cards and deliver to your specified address.
If you have any questions or specific requirements then you can find all our details on the "Contacts Page".
We will be more than happy to help.

 

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Keeps Blood Pressure Down.
If your blood pressure isn’t below 120/80, you need to get it there. Olive oil plays a role and can help enough to reduce the need for daily medication. The polyphenols in the oil appear to dilate arteries, which brings blood pressure down. This is why we only sell Extra virgin olive oil, because its minimal processing preserves the maximum number of antioxidants and heat-sensitive vitamins.
Losing Weight.
While ounce for ounce, all oils have roughly the same calories, olive oil has a fuller flavour so less is needed. Our Extra Virgin Olive Oil has such a fantastic flavour that it makes it easier sticking to that diet when dressing those salads to bring them alive. This is why gourmet salad and vegetable dishes taste so good, they use quality products such as ours.
Eases Your Aching Head.
If you're prone to headaches and wary of overdoing ibuprofen, try routinely dressing your salad or crisp-tender veggies in extra virgin olive oil. It contains oleocanthal, a natural compound that, like ibuprofen, blocks pain-producing and inflammatory substances -- but without the risk of stomach upset. While daily oleocanthal doses aren't the painkiller's complete equal, they could lower your risk for heart disease, cancer and arthritis.

 

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- Extra virgin olive oil comes from virgin oil production only, contains no more than 0.8% acidity, and is judged to have a superior taste.
- Virgin olive oil comes from virgin oil production only, has an acidity less than 2%, and is judged to have a good taste.
- Pure olive oil. Oils labeled as Pure olive oil or Olive oil are usually a blend of refined and virgin production oil.
- Olive oil is a blend of virgin and refined production oil, of no more than 1.5% acidity. It commonly lacks a strong flavour