What extra virgin means
Just as with olive oil, extra virgin stands for an oil obtained from the first cold extraction and not refined afterwards. Rosita is the only company allowed to use that term for cod liver oil, with permission from the Norwegian research institute for food, fisheries and aquaculture. The oil is light gold in colour and has a mild fish flavour.
Cod liver oil is not fish oil
Fish oil is usually pressed from the whole fish, then purified and often enriched with vitamins again. Cod liver oil comes only from the liver and, besides the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, naturally also contains vitamins A and D. One teaspoon of this oil provides 443 mg EPA, 605 mg DHA, 3900 IU vitamin A and 395 IU vitamin D.
Fresh, so kept frozen
Because the oil is unprocessed, it is sensitive to light, heat and oxygen. Ergomax keeps the bottles frozen until the moment of dispatch. At home you can keep a bottle in the freezer until you open it and then in the fridge, where the oil keeps well for more than three months. In the fridge it may become thicker and cloudy; that is normal and says nothing about the quality.
Extra Virgin Cod Liver Oil from Rosita Real Foods
Rosita Real Foods Artisan Extra Virgin Cod Liver Oil (EVCLO), as its full name reads, is very likely the rarest and most authentic cod liver oil in the world. The cod liver oil is extracted according to ancient principles through a patented extraction process that uses no heat, chemicals or mechanical pressure. The cod is caught sustainably in Norway and the livers are strictly controlled and processed fresh. EVCLO is not fermented, which makes the product suitable for children. The light golden colour and mild fish flavour of the liquid underscore the freshness and high quality of this superior cod liver oil. The vitamins, fish fatty acids and other nutrients are naturally balanced with each other in this product to help you optimally support your health!
The power of cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is back. And that's a good thing! Because although cod liver oil is sometimes still linked to the foul taste that this stuff often had in the 1950s, and there is still conflicting advice floating around the internet about the pros and cons of taking in lots of vitamin A, fortunately there are more and more people rediscovering the power of cod liver oil (and the power of vitamin A). Rosita's high-quality cod liver oil is particularly rich in vitamins A and D, iodine, phosphorus, omega-4, 6, 7, 9, 11 fatty acids and omega-3 fatty acids such as EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). Vitamin A plays a role in the cell specialisation process, helps normal vision, is important for the skin, is good for mucous membranes and, like vitamin D, helps the immune system. Vitamin D is also good for children's calcium balance and skeleton, helps in the cell division process and is important for teeth and muscles. Iodine supports normal growth in children, supports energy metabolism and the thyroid gland, is good for concentration and the nervous system and is important for the skin. Phosphorus also supports children's teeth and bones and promotes energy metabolism. Together, the fish fatty acids DHA and EPA are good for blood pressure, heart, brain and vision.
Cod liver oil, an ancient remedy
Some will remember well from their youth the taste of a spoonful of cod liver oil. Many children from the 1950s were given this oil, extracted from the livers of fish such as cod and halibut, to support their resistance and prevent rickets (bone deformity). However, when vitamin D was mandatorily added to products such as margarine and low-fat margarine since the Margarine Decree of 1961, cod liver oil faded somewhat into the background and fish oil, which is rich in fish fatty acids but does not contain vitamins A and D, became popular, among other things. Still, more and more doctors and health experts are saying that the cod liver oil of yesteryear was not so crazy. So cod liver oil is on the rise again! Fortunately, the taste is not that bad. High quality cod liver oil today is a colourless or light yellow oil with a slightly fishy taste and smell. By the way, many people confuse cod liver oil with whale oil, the oil that was used from the 17th century until well into the 19th century as lamp oil and which was produced from the fatty tissue of whales.
Advantages
It is high-quality, authentic, artisanally produced cod liver oil of unrivalled quality, rich in vitamins A and D, iodine, phosphorus and omega-3, 4, 6, 7, 9 and 11 fatty acids, including EPA and DHA. Vitamin A helps the immune system, is important for the skin and plays a role in the process of cell specialisation. Vitamin D is good for calcium metabolism and the skeleton of children. Iodine supports the normal growth of children. The fatty acids EPA and DHA are good for the heart, the brain and blood pressure. Rosita Real Foods is the only cod liver oil producer in the world allowed to use the term 'extra virgin' for its products. The cod liver oil is unprocessed, unrefined, extra virgin and not fermented, which makes it suitable for children.
Cod liver oil versus fish oil
Cod liver oil is a form of fish oil, but fish oil is not the same as cod liver oil. What exactly are the differences between the two? Fish oil is a broader term and is especially popular due to the fact that fish oil is a rich source of the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA. Cod liver oil therefore contains these fish fatty acids, but is also rich in vitamins A and D and other important nutrients, such as phosphorus and iodine. In fact, cod liver oil is the richest and most natural form of fish oil. This is because the oil is not refined and is extracted only from the livers of fish such as cod, haddock and halibut. In contrast, with regular fish oil, the entire fish is pressed, then the oil is extracted, purified and often fortified with vitamins. Cod liver oil in its purest form is colourless or pale yellow and has a smell of fresh or smoked fish. Because cod liver oil is rich in vitamin D, it is often given to children due to the fact that vitamin D is important for teeth, good for children's skeleton and helps the immune system. Vitamin A in cod liver oil also supports the immune system and the vitamin is further good for vision, for the skin and it plays a role in the cell specialisation process.
Cod liver oil of the highest quality
Rosita Real Foods is committed to creating handcrafted products made in harmony with nature. The brand's oils are a sustainable and natural source of essential fatty acids and are of the highest quality. For example, Rosita Extra Virgin Cod Liver Oil (EVCLO) is world renowned as one of the richest cod liver oil products available. The oil is made exclusively from wild cod responsibly and sustainably harvested from the pristine waters of Norway. A unique, artisanal, cold process patented by Rosita extracts the oil from the fish and preserves the refined nutrients naturally present in the livers of wild-caught cod. The result is an oil that is as pure and authentic as the cod liver oil handcrafted and used by our Norwegian ancestors hundreds of years ago. Not for nothing is Rosita Real Foods the only company that has received permission from 'The Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries and Aquaculture research' to use the title 'extra virgin' for its products. All Rosita Real Foods products are independently tested for purity and nutrient values, and the concentration of fat-soluble nutrients may vary as it depends on various natural factors.
About Rosita Real Foods
Rosita Real Foods is the world's only producer of authentic, artisanal and extra virgin cod liver oil. The company was founded by a Norwegian and an Englishman, who, after a disappointing search for a high-quality cod liver oil, decided to market their own cod liver oil products. It is Rosita Real Foods' guiding principle to protect ancient traditions, work in harmony with nature and serve the world with superior products while at the same time working with integrity and care. With its passion for ancient craft and the desire to preserve both traditions and nature, Rosita Real Foods has been able to attract many people, companies, universities and institutions and has been able to develop the most beautiful and authentic products, characterised by a rare quality. Rosita Real Foods has control over the entire production process, from fishing to the final product, which allows it to guarantee the high quality and authenticity of its products.
