EVOO, liquid gold
In Spain, they are not yet as well known as they should be, but they are undoubtedly the Premium Spanish gastronomic product with more future.
EVOO: a Spanish treasure
That it is called liquid gold is no accident. Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is one of the great gastronomic treasures of our country, a privileged good that can be enjoyed at a wide range of prices and countless shops spread throughout the Spanish geography and where MadeinSpain.store has special care, with an exquisite selection that you can enjoy in our store.
When we talk about EVOO we do it from an oil of supreme quality, according to the official qualification of the International Olive Council (IOC), for which all the chemical parameters required by law must be met, be free of organoleptic defects and obtain a positive assessment in a tasting panel. To make it easier for you: if you want quality, always choose EVOO. Quality, but also health, since we are talking about an oil rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and natural antioxidants.
Spain: the world's leading EVOO power
With more than 30 Denominations of Origin and an infinity of varieties of olives, Spain has 50% of the world EVOO production market, which represents 25% of the global surface dedicated to olive cultivation. Make a good note of the four most popular olive varieties in Spain: Picual, Hojiblanca, Arbequina and Cornicabra. Each of them has its own characteristics.
And it is that olive oil changes a lot depending on the olive that is used, the climate and the soil of the olive grove, as well as the care and attention paid to it throughout the year. The health and maturation of the olives during the harvest matters as much as the production process followed by the producer and its subsequent conservation in the winery. As you can see, the world of oil is an art ...
A jewel of nature
You should know that EVOO is much more than just another olive oil. Its balanced fruity, spiciness and bitterness (something that occurs especially in those obtained from olives harvested at the beginning of the harvest) is synonymous with a higher concentration of certain natural compounds such as oleuropein and oleocanthal, natural antioxidants that depend on the fruit, but also the climate and the type of crop. They know a lot about this Oleum 1948, where after selecting the best trees and caring for them throughout the year, the fruit is harvested in mid-November when it adopts the color typical of veraison, after which the milling is carried out at the Molino del Genial oil mill, in Écija (Seville) .
From the most fertile lands of the Sevillian countryside, in an area with a centuries-old tradition in the cultivation of olive groves, a 100% organic EVOO arises with excellence as its objective. His is a clear example of an extra virgin olive oil that is worth trusting. Combinable with any menu and enjoyable by the whole family, with it we can promote a healthy and sustainable diet, since it is obtained through agricultural and productive techniques that respect the environment. Betting whenever possible on the local product is also a gesture with which to support the local economy.
From Canena (Jaén) come the oils of Canena Castle, with a delicious flavor and a production process that reduces soil erosion and preserves native herbaceous vegetation, thus maximizing environmental friendliness. Winners of some of the most prestigious industry awards worldwide and present in over 50 countries, we recommend you take a look at the range of products we have in our store, paying special attention to a First Day of Harvest Picual, which will bring tears to your eyes with its intense fruitiness, full of personality...
Don't overlook the oils of Ed'o, whose production process takes place during a single week a year, in the maximum splendor of the olive, which makes its bottles a real treasure of limited production that guarantees one of the lowest levels of acidity and greater properties organoleptic that you will find. The attractive design of its boxes (awarded as the best concept of the packaging worldwide in 2018) defines a perfect option to give to those you love the most, with a bottle with a wavy silhouette that makes a beautiful allegory of the Mediterranean Sea caressing its olive trees.
A natural medicine
It is worth remembering that Spanish Heart Foundation recommends consuming foods such as EVOO daily to protect our cardiovascular health, the benefits of oil being many in our body. And it is that in addition to the aforementioned properties, extra virgin olive oil helps prevent the expansion of free radicals, contains vitamin E and polyphenols (antioxidants) that improve hypertension, lower LDL cholesterol (popularly known as bad cholesterol ) and raise the levels of good cholesterol.
According to European Union Regulation 432/2012, 'a daily intake of 20g of olive oil with at least 5mg derived from hydroxytyrosol guarantees the beneficial effects that contribute to a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle'. Thus, starting the day with a healthy breakfast that includes a toast with EVOO will serve to control cholesterol levels, strengthen the immune system and lower blood pressure, without forgetting the perfect ally it represents against diabetes, reducing blood sugar and the production of insulin. Can you think of something better than giving a taste and healthy trip like the one provided by EVOO?
Betting on EVOO is doing it for a food that has become a highly demanded product outside our borders on its own merits, being increasingly valued not only in Europe but also in Asian countries and in the United States, in whose markets a great expansion this 2021.
And in MadeinSpain.store You will be able to find the widest range on the market, and we recommend that you go discovering them, all of them, because they are a true marvel, and each one has something special.
