[3] Alpha-benzopyrene (or benzo-a-pyrene) is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) present in many foods, especially those that have undergone heating at very high temperatures (over 300 °C), such as those cooked on grills and barbecues.
Although the product withdrawal lasted only a few weeks, the consequences were very negative for the sector, which sued the Administration for damages estimated at 100 million euros.
In July 2007, the Spanish Supreme Court declared the withdrawal of olive pomace oil illegal, considering the confiscation by the Ministry of Health unjustified and disproportionate.
[5] Before that ruling, several Spanish regional governments were condemned to pay compensation to sector entrepreneurs as they were competent to execute the health alert.
[6] Facts per 100 ml[citation needed] Olive pomace oil contains no cholesterol, carbohydrates, protein, sugars, dietary fiber or micronutrients.