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Arbequina Olive
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A very small light greenish-brown colored olive native to Spain that contains a soft-textured delicately flavored meat. It is brine-cured and provides a nutty flavor. It is often served as an hors d'oeuvre or a complement to pastas or salads. Arbequina olives are also used to produce an excellent and highly valued olive oil. This olive may be referred to as the traditional Catalan olive, grown in the Catalonia region of Spain.
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Olive oil has been a staple in the Mediterranean diet for centuries and has also become very popular in the United States as well.
Miscellaneous Olive Oils
There are other olive oils available to the consumer that are sold as value added products, such as light oils and flavored oils. The names given to these products do not necessarily determine the quality or grade of the oil, although the name may include the grade of the oil such as "Light Extra Virgin Olive Oil" or "Mild in Taste, Virgin Olive Oil".
Refined Olive Oil
Three types of olive oil are available as a result of refining processes:
Refined Olive Oil
Olive Oil
Olive Pomace Oil
Refined Olive Oil
Olive oil known as "Refined Oil" is obtained from refining virgin olive oil that has defects.
Virgin Olive Oil
Virgin olive oil grades are produced in the same manner as extra virgin grades. The oil is not refined or processed after pressing. The natural acidity levels are greater than extra virgin grades, ranging from 1.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Extra virgin olive oils are produced from the first pressing, which is performed within 24 to 72 hours of harvesting. Mechanical or hand pressing are the only methods used to obtain extra virgin olive oil.
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