Brindisa Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1L

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Arbequina olive oil is obtained from the Arbequina olive, a small quality fruit with an excellent fat yield and is very aromatic. Although its origin takes us to present-day Palestine, this is one of the olive varieties that you will find mostly in Catalonia, in provinces such as Tarragona and Lleida where it began to be cultivated and from whose town, Arbeca, it’s named after. In addition, Arbequina is highly present in Mallorca and more and more in regions of Andalusia. a b Tom Mueller (5 December 2011), Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil, W. W. Norton, ISBN 978-0-393-08348-4 Arbequina is a cultivar of olives. The fruit is highly aromatic, small, symmetrical and dark brown, with a rounded apex and a broad peduncular cavity. In Europe, it is mostly grown in Catalonia, Spain, [1] but is also grown in Aragon and Andalusia, as well as California, [2] Argentina, Chile, Australia and Azerbaijan. It has recently become one of the dominant olive cultivars in the world, largely under highly intensive, "super high-density" plantation. [3] [4] Etymology [ edit ] More specifically, bananas and even ripe apples are the notes that can be most appreciated in the arbequina olive oil. In addition, at the olfactory level, this oil can remind you of fresh artichoke, nuts such as almonds, even aromatic herbs. Of course, everything depends on the peculiarities of each region.

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Everything you need to know about the Arbequina olive variety and its oil:

Arbequina’s mild, subtly sweet, buttery flavor profile lends itself well to a wide variety of culinary uses. Here are a few ways to try it: But, in addition, the intrinsic features of this olive provide the consumer with many more advantages, so let’s discover other organoleptic properties from this olive oil variety, especially the Arbequina extra virgin olive oil: 2. What are the characteristics of arbequina oil? The arbequina olive is considered to be rustic, frost-resistant and adaptable to different climate and soil conditions. It has very low vigour and low resistance to chalky soil, adapts to poor soils and is resistant to cold. However, Arbquina olive oil still contains significant amounts of oleic acid, a powerfully health-promoting monounsaturated fat that’s been shown to help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, and modify cholesterol levels in the bloodstream. Research suggests that oleic acid, and monounsaturated fats in general, helps lower LDL cholesterol (“bad” cholesterol) and triglycerides, and may even help elevate HDL cholesterol (“good cholesterol).

The arbequina is a variety of olive tree. The variety is native to the village of Arbeca, Lleida, in the region of Les Garrigues, which gave it its name. Hybridization using the Arbequina and Picual (Rallo et al 2008) resulted in the newer Chiquitota variety. [12] See also [ edit ]Arbequina olive oil also tends to be lower in polyphenols—natural bioactive compounds with antioxidant properties that are found in plant foods—compared to other olive oil monovarietals such as Koroneiki, Picual, Moraiolo, and Coratina. Have you ever wondered which is the mildest extra virgin olive oil? Of the different olive oils that we find in Spain, the Arbequina variety is the smoothest of them all. In this light and balanced oil, the aroma nuances of dried fruits and ripe fruits such as apple and banana predominate. Moreover, due to its slight bitterness and spiciness, it’s the perfect product to use with any type of dish, whether sweet or salty. Did you know about the versatility of the Arbequina variety? Let us talk more about its different virtues: Everything you need to know about the Arbequina olive variety and its oil: Like other olive oils, Arbequina has a considerable amount of polyphenols and antioxidants and a high percentage of oleic acid, thanks to which it’s possible to reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase good cholesterol (HDL). As you may know, in diets such as the Mediterranean, the consumption of extra virgin olive oil over other fat sources has proven to have multiple health benefits. Dressings: The fresh fruitiness of Arbequina olive oil sings when drizzled on salads containing apple slices, grapes, raisins, and other fruits. Pair it with a good balsamic vinegar or a squeeze of citrus, or whisk it up with Dijon mustard and white wine vinegar.