What Is Unfiltered Olive Oil Used For: Discover Its Many Uses

Today we dive into the fascinating world of unfiltered olive oil — a lesser-known culinary gem that is every bit as remarkable as its more familiar counterparts. If you love gourmet products and en...

Unfiltered olive oil: A culinary gem you have to try

Unfiltered olive oil arrives at your door cloudy, and that's the best sign it could give you. A complete guide: what it is, how to enjoy it raw, how to store it and where to buy it freshly bottled.

Why does extra virgin olive oil change color? No, you haven't been misled

Why does extra virgin olive oil change color? No, you haven't been cheated. It's one of the questions we get asked most often — and it has a fascinating answer. We explain why EVOO changes color, w...

How many times can you reuse olive oil for frying?

There's a fact that surprises most people: some EVOOs hold up through more frying rounds than oils with a higher smoke point. What determines how many times you can reuse your oil when frying isn't...

Drought and Its Impact on Olive Groves: How Does It Affect the Quality and Flavor of Extra Virgin Olive Oil?

Introduction Drought is a climate phenomenon that raises concerns across many areas of agriculture, and olive oil production is no exception. In this article, we'll look at how drought affects oliv...

Where Does the Name “Green Gold” Come From? The Story of the Year’s First Olive Oil

Updated on October 15, 2026 · Written by Julio César de la Vega Fernández You've probably heard olive oil called “Green Gold.” What few people know is that, originally, the name wasn't meant f...

EVOO: What It Is, What It Means, and How to Tell It Apart

These days, everyone knows what EVOO is — though that hasn't always been the case. The acronym was once reserved for technicians, experts, and industry professionals. Now, you hear it on televisio...

Density of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

The density of Extra Virgin Olive Oil is one of the telltale signs of its purity. Do you know how to check it?

The benefits of polyphenols in olive oil

As established by the European Regulation on authorised health claims made on foods, the main benefits of polyphenols in olive oil are that they contribute to the protection of blood lipids from o...

Gourmet olive oil: the 3 differences that never make it onto the label

A few years ago, a grower from Puente Genil walked into a tasting in Córdoba alongside some of Spain's most decorated olive oils. No awards, no marketing campaign — just what he had made that year ...