Olive Oil

Olive oil is the juice extracted from ripe olives six to eight months and is without a doubt our liquid gold, the main ingredient of the Mediterranean diet.
Its color is a function of the time of harvesting the olives and of course the type of olive used. Virgin olive oils ranging from gold to dark green, depending on the variety of olive used and never condition their quality. Its flavor can be mild, fruity, bitter, pungent, aromatic ...
Within the vast range of olives which has fortunately our geography, we highlight the major production such as:
Picual, cornicabra, Arbequina, Manzanilla, hojiblanca, lechín and so a total of more than 500 varieties according to the International Olive Council.
Differences between virgin olive oil and extra virgin
The quality difference is basically caused by being the first and the second extracted. Both are obtained by the first extraction methods will always be refined mechanical but never to wear. The extra virgin is the first extraction, therefore the highest quality.
The second to be extracted is the virgin, somewhat lower in quality and purity but excellent anyway.
We also have the third variation, which is the dry olive oil, which does not contain the designation of origin virgin. It is because it is a blend of refined olive oil and virgin olive oil. It is the lowest quality and here the difference is noticeable widely. But still good for our health and our kitchen.
Benefits of Olive Oil
It brings many benefits to the palate and of course health.
Regulates blood cholesterol levels, while improving cardiovascular diseases and arteriosclerosis. Helps reduce hypertension due to the polyphenols and oleic acid, and improving the digestive function that acts as a protector against excess stomach acid, improves the body PH increasing it, acts as an antioxidant because of its vitamin E (useful to prevent aging). Benefits our bone growth.

For many years the oil has also been used in cosmetics, both naturally and direct as to improve skin creams. It acts as a moisturizer and super natural regenerator.