Extra Virgin Olive Oil Picual 500ml
Picual olive oil is a variant of Extra Virgin Olive oil that comes from the olive variety picual. It is an autochthonous species from Spain and is considered the queen of olives, as it is one of the most produced varieties in the country.
This olive is mainly located in Jaén, although we can find it in Granada, Córdoba and Seville. It is one of the most popular olive oil varieties in the world.
Spanish olive oil Picual has a high stability against oxidation, rancidity and high temperature cycles.
It contains 80% oleic acid, a much higher amount than in other oils. It is an essential property, as one of the best olive oils, to include it in a completely healthy diet.
Prizes received: Best Olive Oil No. 1 in the EVOO World Ranking, in Picual varieties: Promotions 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21. Food of Spain Award for Best Extra Virgin Olive Oil Fruity Sweet 2020 from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.
Why Olive Oil Is The Best Choice?
- High in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, the ones that are actually good.
- Full of antioxidants with powerful anti-inflammatory effects.
- Produced, in thoughts of nature - environment friendly.
- Excellent for frying.
- Bottle with elegant design, to enhance your table setting.
- A great idea for a healthy gift, to whom you care the most.
Why We Love Extra Virgin Olive Oil So Much?
- It's so beneficial, it should be used daily.”,”It’s 100% natural juice of olives, no chemicals or any preservatives obtained directly from olives and solely by mechanical means
- It's plays a big role in the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet.
- Farm-To-Table concept product, carefully selected and coming straight from the farm.”.
Beskrivning
Olivapalacios is a family business dedicated to the production and packaging of high quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO). Olive groves and oil mills are located in the Campo de Calatrava region, in the province of Ciudad Real, Spain - which has been considered an area for the production of olive oil since time immemorial. It is located on land of volcanic origin that is very rich in nutrients and with an exceptional climate for olive growing. The two varieties of olives, Picual and Arbequina, are grown and collected in the olive grove of almost 300 hectares and processed in their oil mill. Since 2009, we innovate with the highest technology, sustainable and respectful of the environment in every part of the production process.
Smakbeskrivning & Matkombinationer
Fresh green aromas: intense green fruity, with positive and balanced bitter and spicy properties. It has a medium bitterness, which is considered a positive property of extra virgin olive oil. Also fruity and herbal aromas and flavors with hints of aromatic herbs and tomato. Delicious, tasty and complex. This type of oil is ideal for cooking at high temperatures: e.g. fried, breaded and batter. Perfect as a preservative for sausages, meat, cheeses and for canned food in general. And to dress any salad, a splash of this oil will enhance any vegetable. Perfect for tasting raw toast, in a meat or fish or carpaccio tartare, t.o.m. gives the rice a very special addition.
Nutrition Facts
Average values for 100 ml of product
| Energy | KJ 3421 KCAL 821 | |
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| Fat | 91,2g | |
| Of which Saturated fat | 12,7g | |
| Carbohydrates 0g of which | ||
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Sugar | 0g |
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Protein | 0g |
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Salt | 0g |
| Low acid content <0.2% - The acid content (amount of free fatty acids) must not exceed 0 , 8%, Extra Virgin Olive Oils, which contain less than 0.3% free fatty acids, are of the highest quality with the highest production standard. | ||
| Ingredients: 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil | ||
| Each olive has been carefully picked and selected, produced and poured into a dark glass bottle with a drip-free lid by Soresa by Vilela Cardoso e Morais. | ||
| The oil should be stored dark, cool, low in oxygen and separated from other strong odors. | ||
| Best before: See the bottle | ||