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All about olive oil

Varieties, tasting, cooking and health: what we have learnt in more than 150 years among the olive trees, told from the estate.

39 articles

  • Is it healthy to take a spoonful of olive oil on an empty stomach?Throughout our history (or at least ours), we have always heard someone say that it is healthy…
  • Arbequina olive oil: what is it and what are its characteristics?Arbequina olive oil is a very smooth, light olive oil with a fruity aroma, a…
  • Olive oil density: why does it matter?We have looked at almost all the characteristics and properties of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Its differences, its qualities, its types...…
  • What is Olive Oil and what is it used for?Olive oil is a liquid fat used mainly as a food or condiment, and it is obtained from olives. It…
  • Which is the mildest extra virgin olive oil?Let's admit it: almost everyone likes extra virgin olive oil, but we don't all like the same one.…
  • What is AOVE?What is AOVE? Extra Virgin Olive Oil, as simple as that. Interestingly, more and more people are looking to buy…
  • What is gourmet olive oil?To talk about the quality of gourmet olive oil, we have to refer to the olive oil regulations, according to…
  • What is an oil mill and how is it used to make olive oil?If we look back in time, we will see how oil mills have changed a great deal in recent years and therefore the…
  • Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil: what makes it different?When we talk about Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Premium AOVE, we come to one of the main debates within…
  • What is the best extra virgin olive oil?Many of you have surely asked yourselves this question at some point: what is the best olive oil…
  • What is the best extra virgin olive oil in Spain?What is the best extra virgin olive oil in Spain? Let's start at the beginning! Spain, as well as being a pioneer in…
  • How much does a 5-litre container of extra virgin olive oil cost?How much does a 5-litre container of extra virgin olive oil cost? It is a question many of us…
  • Differences between Olive Oil and Extra Virgin Olive OilWhether olive oil or extra virgin olive oil, several studies carried out by the WHO (World Health Organization)…
  • What is the acidity of extra virgin olive oil?Although the acidity of olive oil is a widely discussed topic, there are many misconceptions among both consumers and…
  • Cooking: with oil or butter?Why is it better to cook with extra virgin olive oil instead of butter? Cooking: with oil or butter? Surely…
  • Types of oilTypes of oil There is a wide range of oils which, depending on their characteristics, uses, conditions, origin or method of production…
  • What is gourmet oil? Is it good to have AOVE every day?Olive oil has established itself as an essential food in Mediterranean cuisine. Its culinary properties, as well as its benefits…
  • Rancid or expired oil: is it true that AOVE doesn't expire?You have surely wondered at some point whether AOVE has an expiry date. The answer is no, but it is true…
  • 4 benefits of cold extraction of extra virgin olive oilCold extraction of extra virgin olive oil means it is carried out at a temperature below 27ºC, this being…
  • Olive oil: its originsOlive oil has been with humanity since time immemorial, whether for culinary, cosmetic or religious purposes. In…
  • What is Coupage Olive Oil?More and more people are choosing Coupage Olive Oil, an oil made from different types of olives. In the…
  • Giving Olive Oil as a GiftGiving extra virgin olive oil as a gift has become quite a trend. And, without a doubt, one of…
  • How to enjoy Extra Virgin Olive Oil?Extra virgin olive oil is one of the most widely consumed foods in the world because of its many…
  • Designer oil bottles and much moreIt is impossible to talk about oil bottles without mentioning La Matilla. At our Finca La Matilla you will not only find an oil…
  • How to make olive oil spherificationsHaute cuisine is in fashion! And more and more epicures and lovers of the gourmet world are…
  • What is gourmet olive oil and how can you tell it apart?Health and flavour. That is how we would describe gourmet extra virgin olive oil: what it is, how it is made and how to tell it apart. We explain…
  • Alternative uses of AOVE you didn't know aboutExtra Virgin Olive Oil. When we hear these words, we no doubt think of this product and its most common use: the…
  • The best olive oil for toastThe best olive oil for toast is something we are all looking for. Toast is a breakfast classic, and for…
  • The best olive oil for saladsWhat is the best olive oil for salads? So far we have talked about which is the best olive oil…
  • The best olive oil for breakfastBreakfast! Isn't it, for many of us, the favourite meal of the day? That coffee just after getting up, that smell of bread…
  • The best olive oil to eat rawWondering which is the best olive oil to eat raw? Well, if you'd like to save yourself some reading with…
  • Olive oil, the star product this ChristmasImportant dates are approaching! Once again, we look forward with excitement and joy to these moments together with family and friends.…
  • How does gourmet olive oil differ from other types?There is no doubt that olive oil is one of the greatest delicacies. There is a reason it is known…
  • Keys to buying good olive oilBuying Extra Virgin Olive Oil is one of the best decisions you can make in your kitchen. It provides a great many…
  • Why buying gourmet oil will be the best decision of your lifeExtra Virgin Olive Oil is one of the healthiest products of the Mediterranean diet, accompanying your meals and…
  • Gourmet oils: how to choose the right one for you?La Matilla extra virgin olive oil is considered one of the best oils in Spain, thanks to its careful…
  • Olive oil varietiesOlive oil also has several properties that are very good for our health, which make daily consumption highly advisable.…
  • Why has organic olive oil become so popular?In the world of oils, there are different qualities that affect not only their flavour but also their properties…
  • Gourmet oil as a corporate gift. An original touch!Extra virgin olive oil has become one of the most requested corporate gifts in recent times,…

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