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It is one of the treasures of Mediterranean gastronomy, adds flavor and texture to any dish, both sweet and savory, and on top of that it does well. The olive oil It is a versatile product that hardly stands up to any challenge. We propose a top list of the best delicatessen made with the “liquid gold”. And not all of them are for eating.
Olive oil caviar
Caviaroli is a young company that has revolutionized the world of cooking with its caviar from extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). Thanks to an encapsulation process that allows obtaining spheres with a texture similar to caviar, with the same size and capable of withstanding temperatures of up to 60ºC, olive oil is no longer just another ingredient to become the flash of flavor that stars a dish. Besides the two varieties of monovarietal AOVE pearls (respectively Arbequina and Picual olives), there are more options that mix olive oil with garlic, rosemary, basil and even wasabi.
Dark chocolate spread
Hazelnuts, icing sugar, blend of Valrhona of cocoas from Peru, Ecuador, Madagascar and the Ivory Coast, vanilla extract and, of course, extra virgin olive oil. This Naplea Dark Chocolate Spread is a gourmet alternative to the chocolate spreads currently available on the market. Of course, we will have to wait a bit, as this product will go on sale in September.
Oil salt
It has been one of the novelty products of the last edition 2017 of the Gourmet Lounge. A flake spring salt bathed and flavored in organic extra virgin olive oil made with olives of the picual variety. The oil comes from the San Juan Cooperative in Jaén and the salt from the “El Brujuelo” farm between Jaén and Mancha Real, a salt mine with more than 25 years of experience. Ideal as a finishing touch for meat, fish and vegetables.
Body care with EVOO
The benefits of olive oil for beauty and well-being have been known since ancient times. The Chinata is an Extremaduran company –young, but with tradition– specialized in olive oils and gourmet products and cosmetics made with this ingredient. In its 36 stores, present on several continents, or in its online store, you can buy the cosmetic products of the line Natural Edition made with AOVE.
Ice cream with olive oil
The ice cream brand La Ibense Bornay, whose history dates back to 1892, opts for olive oil as an alternative to cow’s milk for its new range of 100% vegetable ice cream. Chocolate, almonds and vanilla and walnuts Macadamia These are the three flavors with which this line is released at the same time suitable for vegans, lactose intolerant and allergic to cow’s milk proteins. These ice creams also have the Halal certification, a word that refers to licit foods according to Islamic law.
Spread oil
The oiling of the emeralds is an internationally accepted practice that allows to heal the fissures that this shows gemstone of intense green color when leaving the mine through a bath in natural oil. The Jaen company Verde Oliva owes its name to this imaginary that combines luxury and olive oil. Among its products, there is a 200 g jar of extra virgin olive oil spread obtained from olives of the Picual variety.
Polvorones
Wheat flour, almonds, sugar, cinnamon, sesame, lemon aroma and extra virgin olive oil. Although mantecados may seem like an oxymoron, in this specific case, the polvoronesThey can dispense with lard among their ingredients without being particularly affected. It’s more, gaining in lightness. One more reason to give in to the charms of these typical Christmas sweets perfect with coffees, infusions and teas throughout the year.
Jams
Made with 50% extra virgin olive oil Oro de Bailén, a young company in the sector, but renowned, and a 25% sugar, these jams are a very original alternative to spice up some toast, meat, fish, cakes and sponge cakes. Two varieties are made, one with EVOO from picual olives and another one of EVOO of olives of the arbequina variety.
Chocolate with the best oil in the world
In the workshop of Organic Chocolate They boast of working with organic raw materials and developing their own line of exclusive chocolates. This chocolate bar 56% cocoa from the Dominican Republic It has among its ingredients nothing less than the best extra virgin olive oil in the world. The oil in question, the Rincón de la Subbética PDO Priego de Córdoba, this year it has taken the first place in the EVOO World Ranking and occupies the fourth position of the World’s Best Olive Oils 2015/2016. Luxury squared.
Nougat cream and EVOO
If there are still doubts about the versatility of olive oil, this glass jar with a capacity of 150 gr will dispel them. Made with nougat, almonds, cinnamon, lemon zest, sugar and extra virgin olive oil, this “Creamy cream” nougat The Chinata it is a further good option to spice up a slice of hot bread for breakfast or a snack without getting too bored.