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Olive oil and nuts, two allies against memory loss
The largest work done in Spain on healthy food, Predimed, with data of 7,500 people, observed two years ago that when the Mediterranean diet (already protective) was reinforced with extra virgin olive oil or nuts, the risk of Suffer cerebral accidents up to...
The olive oil, in brief:
The olive oil is the juice of the olive; it is thus a totally natural product stemming from a fresh product. A fruit (an olive) very mature amounted to a fruit full of oil. The olive oil is then the fat extracted from some fruits...
The Olive Tree : From Antique Greece to Modern Italy
Since Antique Greece, numerous peoples introduced the olive tree within their community. Today this tree has an international dimension, with various symbols, according to civilizations. In Antique Greece The olive tree was considered as being a symbol of peace,...
Varieties of olives in France
France is the seventh country producing olive oil in the world. Even so, production is very scarce, barely covering 3.5% of French demand. The areas producing olive oil in France are in the regions of Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence. "Le Var" is the main one, with...
Parqueoliva, an Olive Oil from Almazaras de la Subbética, which defined its origins
We have already mentioned it on other occasions, and the fact is that when we talk about Almazaras de la Subbética we are talking about the good work in Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Indeed, its Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Rincón de la Subbética, has become the Best Organic Olive Oil in the World in 2020.
Marques de Prado from Cortijo de Suerte Alta, an Olive Oil for demanding palates
Marques de Prado is the name of another of the Extra Virgin Olive Oils with Denomination of Origin Baena produced by Cortijo de Suerte Alta, cultivated, like all its varieties, organically.
Picual en envero de Cortijo de Suerte Alta, an exclusive olive oil
Picual en envero de Cortijo de Suerte Alta, is an Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Denomination of Origin Baena, which is also organically produced.
A long life to Organic Olive Oils
When we talk about organic Olive Oils, we are no longer talking about a growing trend among a group of people with exquisitely natural preferences. No, we are talking about an increasingly extended reality, which is already part of our daily life.
Almaoliva of Almazaras de la Subbética, Olive Oils of the highest quality
When we talk about Almazaras de la Subbética we talk about an outstanding know-how in Extra Virgin Olive Oils. That is why its Extra Virgin olive oil, Rincón de la Subbética, has been awarded as the Best organic olive oil in the world in 2020.
When is the best time to pick the olives?
It is the great unknown when the beginning of the campaign of the olive arrives. When is the best time to pick the olives? In recent years, early harvesting is supported but this time is always the subject of debate between olive growers and cooperatives, as each...
Más Tarrés olive oils (Olis Solé)
Mas Tarrés extra virgin olive oils are produced at the Olis Solé oil mill. This mill is located in Mont-roig del Camp, in the province of Tarragona. These extra virgin olive oils are of the highest quality Arbequina variety, which have the Siurana Designation of...
Olive oil in the antique Crete
It’s important to first know that the Cretan are the biggest consumers of olive oil by people and by year in the world. Each resident consume about 30 liters, unlike to the french people who consume about 0.5 liter, this is a huge difference. Antique Crete was very...
Casas de Hualdo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
"Casas de Hualdo" olive oils are top quality olive oils from El Carpio del Tajo, located in Toledo. Those extra virgin olive oils are highly valued among lovers of extra virgin olive oils for their high quality and their characteristic flavor. evoo casas hualdo toledo...
Varieties of olives in Italy
Following Spain, Italy is the second largest olive oil producing country with 15% of world production. Thanks to the purchase of olive oils of Spanish origin, Italy is the first exporting country of olive oil packed. The most important olive oil producing regions are...
Oro de Bailén Olive Oils
Oro de Bailén extra virgin olive oils are made in Villanueva de la Reina, Jaén. They are of a very high quality extra virgin olive oils that can be of three different varieties: picual, arbequina and hojiblanca. Oro de Bailén began its activity as extra virgin olive...
Make the choice of a good olive oil
Before start cooking, there is the need of chosing an oil which should be better quality possible. So that, we advice you to get olive oil per its flavour and its beneficial qualities. To choose an olive oil, we suggest you to do it in a professionals store or...
The 3 toppest olive oils to give this Christmas
To give something different and original is not easy, so we want to help you. We give you a tasty and different idea: to give olive oil. To distinguish among all the types of olive oil is a hard job, and identifying its different shades may become crazy. We will help...
“Montes de Toledo” Olive Oil
Certifications The designation of origin "Montes de Toledo" is extended into 103 municipalities from northernwest Ciudad Real to southernwest Toledo. This olive oil is protected under Designation of Origin certifications (D.O.) called "Montes de Toledo", which should...
The color and quality of the olive oil
The colour of an olive oil is not linked to quality or flavor, contrary to what people think. It is true that food enters into our eyes and the fact of finding a greener olive oil leads us to think it may be of a better quality. In this case, the colour of the olive...
Olive oil in Arab culture : origins and recipes
The origin : The origin of olive oil is hard to explain because it’s very antique. Indeed, the olive oil has more than 4000 years, and we may find works explaining more about the olive oil more than 6000 years ago. The civilisations which bordered the Mediterranean...
Designation of Origin Siurana: the flavour of Tarragona
Siurana is the designation of Origin from Tarragona. This sort of olive oils are produced in different areas of southern Tarragona, at southern Catalonia. Some of those areas are Rivera d’Ebre or Alt camp, among others. This sort of olive oils have received different...