Hojiblanca 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Robust Intensity

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Description

Coming from the Southern Hemisphere, Chilean Hojiblanca olive oil is renowned for its captivating flavor profile, which encompasses a harmonious blend of fruity, herbal, and peppery notes. This exceptional olive oil exhibits a prominent fruitiness, ranging from mild to robust, with undertones of green olives and citrus. A mild to moderate bitterness, accompanied by a pleasing tangy edge, contributes depth to the oil's complexity. A characteristic peppery finish in the throat further enhances its allure, signifying its freshness and high quality. 

Subtle almond or nutty nuances add to the layers of flavor, creating a well-balanced and versatile olive oil suitable for a variety of culinary applications

Uses

Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oils are great for salads, heavier sauces, grilled meats, rustic dishes, pastas, risottos, and bruschetta as well.

Health Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Here is the latest and greatest report on the health benefits of  Extra Virgin Olive Oil put out in 2023. It is full of info including busting those myths about cooking with olive oil as well as comparing it to other oils, and the cardiovascular and diabetes benefits.

Thanks to its status as a spotlight food in the Mediterranean diet, and thanks to extensive research on its unique phytonutrient composition, olive oil has become a legendary culinary oil with very difficult to match health benefits.

Polyphenols have been shown to function as both antioxidants and as anti-inflammatory nutrients in the body. The very number and variety of polyphenols in olive oil helps explain the unique health benefits of this culinary oil. Because of the high polyphenol levels, as little as 1-2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil per day have been shown to be associated with significant health and anti-inflammatory benefits.

• Lowers the risk of Inflammatory and Auto-Immune Disease problems
• Lowers the risk of Cardiovascular/Heart problems (polyphenols)
• Assists with proper balance of LDL and HDL cholesterol
• Digestive Tract benefits
• Support of overall Bone Health
• Improved Cognitive Function
• Olive Oil is not a commonly allergenic food and is not known to contain oxalates or purines