About Gourmet Olive Oil
_________________Olive oil is a famously key component of the Mediterranean diet, and has been extracted from olives in the region for nearly 5000 years. In Ancient Rome, conquered populaces were required to pay taxes to the Empire in the form of olive oil. In Greece alone, with the highest olive oil consumption in the world, there is a per capita annual consumption of 26 liters. Italy and Spain consume 14 liters, and by contrast Northern Europeans and North Americans consume less than one liter a year. It is time for us to jump on the bandwagon!
Olive oil is a monounsaturated fat, known for lowering cholesterol and therefore protecting against heart disease. Extra-virgin olive oil also has high amounts of polyphenols, an antioxidant, and boasts less than 1% acidity. Extra-virgin olive oil, widely acknowledged as the most flavorful and fruity grade of Olio Oliva, is created by "cold-pressing" the olives. This means that olives are ground into a paste and then literally pressed in the traditional method, or mechanically crushed without pressing. Heat can be applied to yield a higher volume of oil, but this unfortunately changes the flavor of the oil, so cold-pressing is preferred.
Euro Gourmet proudly distributes many varieties of EVOO from Italy, Spain, and also from Turkey, the birthplace of the olive tree. Some of our featured brands are Goccia del Re, Gran Gusto, Terre Lucane, Geraci, Sabatino, Gabrielloni, De Marco, Academia Barilla, De Gregorio, Valderrama (Spain), Casa Pareja (Spain), and Verdolio (Turkey). Some of these brands, notably the Academia Barilla, produce several types of oil, thus showcasing the typical flavors and aromas of that particular region. Other examples include the Ligurian Riviera, Toscano from Tuscany, or Monti Iblei, the Iblean Plateau in Sicily. We also sell extra-virgin olive oil infused with such flavors as basil, orange, lemon, garlic, rosemary, pepper, oregano, and mushroom. These oils add an entirely new dimension of flavor when drizzled over your favorite breads or homemade pastas. We also carry unfiltered oils for those who prefer a more natural and flavorful state, and organic EVOO. Like fine wine, each of our oils boasts it's own unique range of flavors and characteristics.
Ask about our premium oils, which are infused with roasted hazelnut, almond, roasted walnut, and grapeseed.
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