Extra virgin olive oil has been used throughout the history of civilization as food, but also as an ointment thanks to its medicinal properties, for example.
Factors such as the degree of acidity, its peroxide value and/or the K232 and K270 factors of olive oil.
We all know that heat and oil is a bad combination. So, what is the maximum temperature in the use of olive oil?
According to experts, you need to consume a minimum amount of olive oil per day to benefit from its properties.
Cardiovascular diseases are one of the main causes of death worldwide. With a healthy lifestyle, these can be largely prevented.
Nowadays, we cannot deny the protective role that extra virgin olive oil plays against some types of cancer, especially against breast cancer.
Learn how to make delicious olive oil crepes. We give a twist to the original recipe to enjoy butter-free crepes that are rich and healthy!
In summer, we all wear shoes that leave our feet exposed so they feel cool. However, high temperatures can drastically dry them out, causing calluses and cracks that, in the most extreme cases, can bleed and cause infection and severe pain.
Spain is the largest producer of olive oil in the world and one of the countries in which this product, extra virgin olive oil, is the king of the kitchen. However, this is not the usual in all the countries of the European Union or outside.
Now that summer is approaching, it is important to prepare the skin for prolonged exposure to the sun whit this home-made coffee and olive oil scrub.
Vallejo gourmet extra virgin olive oil of the picual variety has received the Gold Medal at the Olive Japan 2022 International Contest.
On many occasions, when tasting an olive oil, we notice a certain bitter taste and itching on the palate, sensations that increase depending on the type of oil we taste. But, why is one oil more pungent or bitter than another?
The amount of extra virgin olive oil that is produced in a harvest depends on the output of the olive.
Vallejo extra virgin olive oil of the picual variety has received the Gold Medal at the Olive Oil Award Zurich 2022.
How many times did you wonder if it is good to fry with olive oil? Despite being the basic fat in the Mediterranean Diet, the belief that it is not the best option for frying is widespread.
Extra virgin olive oil is a 100% natural product, characterized by its high content of fatty acids, vitamins and polyphenols. Therefore, it is not surprising that it is an essential ingredient when we talk about taking care of skin.
The elaboration of olive oil is carried out in mills. It is a slow process, in which we pay attention even to the smallest detail, in order to avoid altering the quality of olives. To learn a little more about Spanish culture and traditions, we show you how olive oil is made at Aceites Vallejo.
Aceites Vallejo starts the 2021-2022 campaign with the professional advice of an external company expert in obtaining high-end oils. The harvest began with the early harvest at the Jabalquinto farm (Jaén), where the early harvest Encinas de Monte Quinto extra virgin olive oil is produced.
At this time of the year, olive farmers are preparing the olive harvest, if they haven’t already started. Depending on the geographical area, the olive harvest may be delayed or advanced, although it is not the only determining factor.
Our kitchen can be the place where our creativity is triggered preparing and creating different dishes with a unique and special touch. We are lucky that it is the olive oil that accompanies, to a large extent, the dishes of our Mediterranean cuisine.
