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...

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

La densidad del Aceite de Oliva Virgen Extra es uno de los distintivos para identificar su nivel de pureza. ¿Sabes cómo hacerlo? The density of Extra Virgin Olive Oil is one of the key indicators ...

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 ...

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

Te contamos escena a escena «Olivares andaluces» (NO-DO, 1968): el vareo, las coplas de los aceituneros, la prensa de capachos y la frase del minuto 9 que sigue siendo verdad 58 años después.

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 — is internationally recognized. Several researchers have confirmed that Extra V...

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 Among the Best in the World?

On 15 October 1935, the National Association of Olive Growers awarded a town in Córdoba a title it had never given to anyone before: OPTIMI OLEI EMPORIUM. Legend has it they gave it to them so they...