Castillo de Canena Biodynamic Arbequina Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Andalusia, Spain, 16.9 fl oz (500ml)

This medium-intensity organic extra virgin olive oil produced from Arbequina olives has notable aromas of green herbs and olive leaf. Gold award winner in 2022 from Olive Japan. Try pairing with leafy green salads and roasted/grilled veg.

• Certified organic olive oils use organically grown olives and meet organic production standards for their region. Extra virgin olive oil is the highest quality olive oil. By definition it must have some fruity flavor, zero defects, free fatty acid level below 0.8%, and be derived by cold extraction below 27°C ~ 80°F.
• There are hundreds of olive tree varieties, each with its own distinct taste and aromas.
• Intensity correlates to the amount of bitterness and/or pungency experienced when consuming an extra virgin olive oil. An olive oil with little bitterness that creates little to no sensation in the back of the throat is considered mild. A very bitter olive oil that causes a slight burning or spicy sensation in the mouth and throat is robust. We rate intensity between 5 values: Mild, Medium, Medium Robust, Robust and Extreme.
• Polyphenols are antioxidant micronutrients found in plant-based foods. The phenolic concentration in olive oil depends on variables like the variety, ripeness at harvest, extraction methods, etc.
• Acidity is one of the quality parameters set by the IOC for extra virgin olive oil. By definition extra virgin olive oil must have a free fatty acid level below 0.8%. Acidity CANNOT be detected by sensory analysis. This value is always determined by a laboratory.