There is nothing as versatile as extra virgin olive oil in the kitchen. It provides aromas and flavors without overpowering the taste of other ingredients, it actually heightens the flavors in each dish. It is also perfect for any cooking technique. Most importantly, the main difference between using olive oil as opposed to refined vegetable … Continue reading Cooking with Olive Oil
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The 10 Key Features of Olive Oil
Color: The color of a virgin olive oil can vary from pale yellow to deep green.The color is defined by the variety of olive, the degree of ripeness of the fruit at the time of harvesting, and climatic and soil conditions.The color of the olive oil has nothing to do with the taste and, of … Continue reading The 10 Key Features of Olive Oil
Olive Orchards
Belser are immersed in a sea of over 60 million olive trees. Plains, valleys and mountains enveloped in endless rows of olive trees, lined up as perfectly as soldiers on parade. This living tapestry covers the province with silvery leaves, and at the end of the year, fills it with liquid gold. A unique landscape … Continue reading Olive Orchards
Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Health
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL is the Pillar of the Mediterranean diet. Because of its healthy characteristics, not shared by other oils, like its high concentration in polyphenols (natural antioxidants), which protect against oxidation and cellular damage, and its oleic acid (healthy monounsaturated fats), associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases, as it helps control … Continue reading Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Health
Olive Oil Tasting
Olive oil tasting, sensory experience. What is a tasting and how is it done?Olive oil tasting is a 100% sensory experience where the senses of smell and taste play a key role. Visual Analysis In this stage we look at the olive oil, trying to discern whether it is limpid, opaque or opalescent opaque. The color … Continue reading Olive Oil Tasting