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...

Arbequina, Hojiblanca and Picual: The Three-Second Test That Tells You Which One You're Tasting

Updated: August 2026 Three names keep showing up on olive oil labels: Arbequina, Hojiblanca and Picual. Most people have read them a thousand times without really knowing what they mean. Migue ca...

Arbequina Olive Oil

Arbequina EVOO is an oil traditionally associated with Lleida and Tarragona, although in recent years it has spread across Spain, particularly Andalusia and Castilla-La Mancha. Arbequina is a smal...

Hojiblanca Olive Oil

📅 Updated May 2026 · Reviewed by Mi Oliva Gourmet Hojiblanca olive oil is one of the most representative EVOOs from southern Andalusia. Its name comes from the whitish underside of the leaves of t...

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...

Characteristics of Picual Olive Oil

Picual olive oil is one of the purest oils available, with a distinctive character and truly unique qualities. The Picual variety is among the most widely cultivated olives across Spain. Its defin...

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?