Brindisa Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1L

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Since Arbequina variety extra virgin olive oil is much smoother and more aromatic than other oils, it’s an excellent option for any recipe. In fact, many people, including expert cooks, prefer this variety over others since it’s not overpowering, and it doesn’t hide the main ingredients’ flavours of a dish. Arbequina’s mild, subtly sweet, buttery flavor profile lends itself well to a wide variety of culinary uses. Here are a few ways to try it:

More specifically, bananas and even ripe apples are the notes that can be most appreciated in the arbequina olive oil. In addition, at the olfactory level, this oil can remind you of fresh artichoke, nuts such as almonds, even aromatic herbs. Of course, everything depends on the peculiarities of each region. a b Tom Mueller (5 December 2011), Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil, W. W. Norton, ISBN 978-0-393-08348-4 Arbequina olive oil also tends to be lower in polyphenols—natural bioactive compounds with antioxidant properties that are found in plant foods—compared to other olive oil monovarietals such as Koroneiki, Picual, Moraiolo, and Coratina.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says there’s credible evidence to support the claim that consuming 1 ½ tablespoons of oleic acid-rich oils, including olive oil, may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, provided they replace fats/oils higher in saturated fat and do not increase the total number of calories you eat in a day. How To Use Arbequina Olive Oil Vollmann, Johann (and Rajcan, Istvan) (2009). Oil Crops. UC Olive Center. p.408. ISBN 9780387775944. {{ cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( link) Here are some the comments of the Great Taste 2023 judges after awarding the Oro Bailen Arbequina 2 Great Taste stars:

In 2005 – 2006, the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture awarded first prize to the Montbrío del Camp cooperative for the high quality and fruity flavor of its Arbequina extra virgin olive oil. This oil has also won a number of leading international awards. For instance, the cooperation won first prize for the best, cleanest pressing system and mill. The arbequina is a variety of olive tree. The variety is native to the village of Arbeca, Lleida, in the region of Les Garrigues, which gave it its name.Arbequina olive oil is obtained from the Arbequina olive, a small quality fruit with an excellent fat yield and is very aromatic. Although its origin takes us to present-day Palestine, this is one of the olive varieties that you will find mostly in Catalonia, in provinces such as Tarragona and Lleida where it began to be cultivated and from whose town, Arbeca, it’s named after. In addition, Arbequina is highly present in Mallorca and more and more in regions of Andalusia. Cold and warm salads can also benefit from Arbequina oil, especially those made with fruit ingredients and raw nuts or previously roasted with the same oil. And, thanks to its flavour, on purees and soups it’s also the best dressing you could add. Have you ever wondered which is the mildest extra virgin olive oil? Of the different olive oils that we find in Spain, the Arbequina variety is the smoothest of them all. In this light and balanced oil, the aroma nuances of dried fruits and ripe fruits such as apple and banana predominate. Moreover, due to its slight bitterness and spiciness, it’s the perfect product to use with any type of dish, whether sweet or salty. Did you know about the versatility of the Arbequina variety? Let us talk more about its different virtues: Everything you need to know about the Arbequina olive variety and its oil: Arbequina olive oil is known for its subtly sweet, delicate flavor and buttery texture. It’s a mild olive oil with no bitter aftertaste and it’s great for EVOO newbies. That’s because some other extra virgin olive oils can be intensely bitter and peppery, especially high-polyphenol varieties—which are great, but take some getting used to.