EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

FORMAT: bottle with spray cap 25 cl

INGREDIENTS: Cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil. Native olives used: Biancolilla and Coratina.

INTRO:

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EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL - USES AND CONSUMPTION:

Extra virgin olive oil is an identifying element and centrepiece of the famous Mediterranean diet. Rich in vitamins, polyphenols and unsaturated fats, it reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks, thrombosis, strokes and neoplasms, fights diabetes and is considered an excellent analgesic and antioxidant.

It is one of the most widely used ingredients in the Mediterranean diet. The main characteristics that determine the quality of oil are:

bitterness: typical of oils obtained from blending olives at different levels of ripeness,

the pungency: the tingling sensation typical of extra virgin olive oil is felt, especially in the throat, triggered by the presence of polyphenols from olives that are not yet very ripe

the fruity: characterised by fresh olives, just, picked and ground, absolutely, according to mechanical processes.

In the Sicilian tradition, extra virgin olive oil is the main ally of every recipe, but, to enjoy an excellent extra virgin olive oil at its best, we always recommend sprinkling it, abundantly, on slices of warm bread, seasoned with salt and pepper, which enhance the flavour in its essence.

DISCOVER MORE:

To find out more about extra virgin olive oil, Torrisis products and the culinary traditions of Sicily, we recommend visiting our blog, full of interesting and overwhelming articles recounting its many facets. In the section recipes You will also find a wide variety of quick and easy cooking tips, as well as lots of ideas and useful advice on how to make the best use of our products in the kitchen and how to ensure that you create excellent dishes.

For more advice on our products and pairings with Sicilian wines and sparkling wines visit veataly.co.uk