Olive oil is a vegetable oil extracted from olives. It is mainly used in cooking, where EVOO is considered as a superfood. In addition, olive oil It is increasingly used for soap making, creams, cosmetics and the production of body hygiene products.
The world demand for olive oil is currently 3,000,000 tons and represents a small percentage of the fats consumed in the world. The olive oil price undergoes significant annual fluctuations depending on the harvest forecasts. This is because the would win from the olive tree favors the alternation of scarce crops with abundant.
On the other hand, thanks to its antioxidant properties, the expiration of olive oil is not a problem, since EVOO can be stored for Several years in good condition.
The EVOO is cheap energetically speaking, the Calories of 1 liter of oil equals the energy spent by an adult man for approximately 4 days.
There are different qualities and types of olive oil (olive, virgin, extra virgin, lampante…)
Currently, monovarietal and early harvest olive oils gain repercussion and prestige. Each olive variety produces a different oil, both in its chemical composition (oleic acid, linoleic, palmitic, stearic…) as in its flavor (bitter, spicy, sweet) and fruity (tomatera, herb, apple, banana, almond peel, artichoke…)
Depending on the date of collection, the EVOO color will be more or less green. This is because the presence of chlorophyll is when green olives are picked.
Picual extra virgin olive oil: It stands out for its high resistance to oxidation and is ideal for canning, frying and stewing.
Arbequina EVOO: Appreciated for its smooth and fruity taste, it is used in dressings and recommended in delicate flavor dishes. Its main drawback It is its”low”resistance against oxidation.
Hojiblanca oil: It is a balanced and very versatile oil, with intermediate characteristics between Picual and Arbequina
Characteristics of Cornicabra oil: It has a chemical composition similar to that of Picual. Therefore, it is an oil that supports oxidation very well Its spicy flavor is appreciated in cooking.
Manzanilla olive oil: Increasingly appreciated, this oil stands out for its mild, slightly sweet taste and an excellent level of fruity. In addition, its resistance against oxidation is high, being versatile and an excellent choice for use in cooking.
As we have seen, each olive oil has some characteristics and must be taken into account to decide to buy the best olive oil.
During the last years, the consumption of EVOO worldwide is growing significantly. This is due to international promotion and the positive studies and news about olive oil.
The Predimed study on the Mediterranean diet has discovered the healthy properties of olive oil. For example, its satiating appetite capacity, which raises the weight loss oil.
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Manzanilla olive oil is extracted from the olives produced by the variety of Manzanilla Cacereña olive tree. It is a very appreciated oil and of excellent quality when it is harvested early. Curiosities: The price of Chamomile oil is usually higher than that of more common oils such as Picual, Arbequina, Hojiblanca… The low fatty … Read moreManzanilla olive oil
The Hojiblanca olive oil is extracted from the olives harvested from the olive variety Hojiblanca. After Olive Picual and Cornicabra, Hojiblanca is the most widespread traditional variety in Spain, presenting an important oil production. Its production focuses on the provinces of Córdoba, Málaga, Sevilla and Granada. Characteristics of Hojiblanca olive oil The characteristics of Hojiblanca … Read moreHojiblanca olive oil
Arbequina olive oil is extracted from the olives produced by the Arbequina olive tree. Traditionally, the town of Arbeca (Lleida) was where Arbequina olive oil was produced- Although, today, the variety is widespread in Spain and the world. Arbequina olive oil characteristics The Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil is aroma Very fruity and nice. fruity to … Read moreArbequina olive oil
Picual olive oil, is extracted from the olives produced by the Picual olive variety. It is the most produced olive oil in Spain and in the world, thanks to the good productive behavior of Picual. It is the most cultivated variety in Jaén and is used exclusively for the olive oil production. Features of the … Read morePicual olive oil
The Junta de Andalucía has recently published its olive harvest forecast for the 2018/2019 campaign. In Andalucía, pick olivesfor an amount of 6,443,315 tons, equivalent to 1,339,712 t. For the set of Spain, 1,550,000 t are expected. It is the biggest crop since the 2013/2014 campaign, after a few years of medium / low harvests … Read moreOlive harvest forecast