¿Cuántas veces reutilizar el aceite de oliva al freír?

Hay un dato que sorprende: hay AOVE que aguanta más frituras que aceites con un punto de humo superior. Lo que determina cuántas veces puedes reutilizar tu aceite al freír no es lo que parece. Dato...

Drought and its impact on olive groves: how does it affect the quality and flavor of extra virgin olive oil?

Introduction Drought is a climatic phenomenon that raises serious concerns across many areas of agriculture, and olive oil production is no exception. In this article, we look at how drought affect...

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

These days, most of us know what EVOO is — though that hasn't always been the case. The acronym was once reserved almost exclusively for technicians, experts, and industry professionals. Now you h...

Density of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

The density of Extra Virgin Olive Oil is one of the key indicators for identifying its level of purity. Do you know how to read it?

The Benefits of Polyphenols in Olive Oil

As set out in the European Regulation on authorised health claims for foods, the main benefits of polyphenols in olive oil are that they help protect blood lipids from oxidative damage. However...

Gourmet olive oil: the 3 differences that don't appear on the label

A few years ago, a grower from Puente Genil walked into a tasting in Córdoba alongside some of the most awarded olive oils in Spain. No prizes, no marketing campaign — just what he had made that ye...

Don't miss this 1968 documentary about Extra Virgin Olive Oil

We're sharing a 1968 documentary about Extra Virgin Olive Oil, from the Filmoteca Española, produced by NODO. This documentary captures some genuinely fascinating glimpses of how olive oil was made...

The Nutritional Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)

The importance of the Mediterranean diet and, in particular, the nutritional benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, are internationally recognized. Several researchers have confirmed that Extra Vir...

What Sets Extra Virgin Olive Oil Apart from the Rest? (II)

In the first part of this article we explored the differences between natural and refined olive oil, as well as the various blends produced during manufacturing. In this article, we'll look at the ...

Why is Puente Genil Olive Oil one of the best in the world?

El 15 de octubre de 1935, la Asociación Nacional de Olivareros concedió a un pueblo de Córdoba un título que no había dado a nadie: OPTIMI OLEI EMPORIUM. Dicen que se lo dieron para que dejara de p...