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.

Melgarejo" Hojiblanca IOO579 new! 
Robust
*Crush Date: November 2017
FIRST PRIZE INTENSE GREEN FRUITINESS MARIO SOLINAS QUALITY AWARD, 2017 INTERNATIONAL EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL COMPETITION
“Intense Fruitiness, Fresh, Very complex and harmonious, with notes of freshly cut grass, tomato, green apple and green almond; strong and astringent taste, the bitter and pungent intensity is comparable with the intensity of the fruitiness giving the oil a good balance and persistence; it is rounded off by an intense taste of green leaf, aromatic herbs, artichoke, green tomato and green banana, which together make for an exceptional oil”- 2017 INTERNATIONAL EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL COMPETITION
*Biophenols:  565.9!    *FFA: 0.20               *Oleic Acid: 77.4                   *Peroxide: 4.5             *DAGs: 97.9            *PPP: <1.0
Organoleptic Taste Panel Assessment:
Fruitiness:  6.0     Bitterness: 4.0    Pungency: 5.5   
*As measured at the time of crush.
Country of origin:  Spain


"Melgarejo" Picual IOO102 new! ​
Medium/Robust
*Crush Date: November 2017
This complex Spanish oil comes from one of the most decorated producers in the world! Dominant herbaceous, green notes include green herb, tomato leaf and fresh cut grass. This particular version is also slightly floral and has an incredibly powerful aroma. Ample bitterness and pungency make this oil a favorite among olive oil aficionados! A visually stunning example of early harvest emerald green Picual.
*Biophenols: 430.2 ppm    *FFA: 0.10          *Oleic Acid: 75.9                   *Peroxide: 6.2                   *DAGs: 98.4      *PPP: 1.8
Organoleptic Taste Panel Assessment:
Fruitiness: 6.0     Bitterness: 4.0     Pungency: 3.5
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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