Single Variety Extra Virgin Olive Oils
At Smashing Olive we source our olive oils from both the Northern and Southern hemisphere so we are able to offer the very freshest Extra Virgin Olive Oil that the world has to offer. At this time of year we are featuring Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the Northern Hemisphere.
At Smashing Olive we source our olive oils from both the Northern and Southern hemisphere so we are able to offer the very freshest Extra Virgin Olive Oil that the world has to offer. At this time of year we are featuring Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the Northern Hemisphere.
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Chiquitita IOO566 new!
Mild *Crush Date: November 2018 A new cultivar originating only recently in Spain in 1991, the Chiquitita is a cross between the iconic Spanish Picual and Arbequina varieties. Ours is sweet, mild, delicate and creamy, with almond notes, no bitterness, and a delightful fruity finish. It has one of the lowest FFA scores we've ever seen! *Biophenols: 179.5.6 ppm FFA: 0.08 Oleic Acid: 71.7 Peroxide: 5.4 DAGs: 97.3 *PPP: <1.0 Organoleptic Taste Panel Assessment Fruitiness: 5.3 Bitterness: 3.0 Pungency: 3.8 *As measured at the time of crush Country of origin: Portugal Oro Bailen Picual IOO575 new! Medium *Crush Date: November 2018 Intensely aromatic and vibrant green, Oro Bailen's Picual is savory and grassy, displaying tasting notes of tomato leaf, creamy artichoke and green tea. With pleasing pepper notes and low bitterness, it is a truly superb oil. *Biophenols: 276.6 ppm FFA: 0.11 Oleic Acid: 77.9 Peroxide: 7.9 DAGs: 97.5 *PPP: <1.0 Organoleptic Taste Panel Assessment Fruitiness: 5.8 Bitterness: 4.5 Pungency: 4.8 *As measured at the time of crush Country of origin: Spain Melgarejo Hojiblanca IOO101 new! Robust *Crush Date: November 2018 From one of the most decorated producers in the world! This fragrant Hojiblanca displays stunning notes of green apple, rose petal and cut herbs. With throat catching desirable pepper notes and marked astringency, it's beautifully herbaceous and complex. A truly unique Extra Virgin Olive Oil! *Biophenols: 406.8 ppm FFA: 0.17 Oleic Acid: 77.4 Peroxide: 6.9 DAGs: 96.5 *PPP: <1.0 Organoleptic Taste Panel Assessment Fruitiness: 5.3 Bitterness: 4.0 Pungency: 5.3 *As measured at the time of crush Country of origin: Spain |
What do all the numbers mean?
Polyphenols - Healthful (Antioxidant Substances)Antioxidant substances that we measure in Extra Virgin Olive Oils. The higher the better! Polyphenols extend the shelf-life of an oil & also determine the “style” in terms of bitterness and pungency. Generally, when an oil has a high polyphenol count (presented in parts per million), it will have more “pepper” or more “bitterness”. Many consider polyphenols to be free-radical “scavengers”. FFA - (Acidity)Free Fatty Acid - The lower, the better. The IOC requires that this number be below 0.8 in order for an olive oil to be considered Extra Virgin grade. Our average is about 0.18! Also, the lower the FFA, the higher the smoke point of that particular oil.**(Indication of the olive condition at time of crush –Fruit processed immediately should produce oil with low FFA)** Oleic Acid - (Healthful Monounsaturated Fat) In order for an oil to be called extra virgin olive oil, the Fatty Acid Profile must be comprised of at least 55% Oleic Acid. The higher the oleic acid, the better. Our average oleic acid content is around 77%! Because your body will absorb any peroxidized fats that you consume and incorporate them into your cells, oleic acid’s superior resistance to free radical attacks also protects your cell membranes, proteins, and DNA from being damaged, even as it protects the oil from spoiling. Also, substituting oleic acid for saturated fatty acids in animal fats improves cholesterol balance. This is why monounsaturated fats are often regarded as “the good fats”. Peroxide Value - (PV)This number must be equal to or less than 20. This is the primary measurement of the rancidity of a particular extra virgin olive oil. Peroxide value is affected by procedures used in processing, and storing of the oil. Peroxide is responsible for color and aroma changes as the oil oxidizes. |
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