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Characteristics

This olive oil is extracted from olive trees planted on schist soils under the influence of microclimate characteristic of the region allowing for an oil pure and genuine, so you get an oil pure and genuine. The exclusive selection of healthy olives and the low temperature extraction, allow you to keep all the original features of the product and get a totally natural oil of extraordinary quality, that can be used in a variety of culinary applications.

Nutritional Value

Olive oil is not only a source of energy (900 Kcal per 100 gr.) thanks to oleic acid, easily absorbed by the body and a highly effective stimulant for bile secretion: extra-virgin olive oil also has a high content of vitamin A, polyphenols and vitamin E, which acts as an anti-oxidant against free radicals, one of the major causes of cellular aging.

Low acidity is an important factor which decides the quality of extra-virgin olive oil, and should not be in excess of 1%. A value below 0.3% is a sign of healthy olives, and an oil which has been carefully produced and stored.

 

Olive Varieties Carrasquenha, Cobrançosa, Madural, Verdeal

 

Classification Protected Designation of Origin Trás-os-Montes Region

 

Conservation in dry and cool place, sheltered from direct sunlight.

 

Flavor & Fragance Fruity olive oil predominantly mature, soft and sweet in the mouth, slightly bitter and spicy.

 

Acidity level (% oleic acid < 0.8 ) 0.2 %
Peroxides index (mEq O2/kg) Max 20 10
Absorbency: K232 < 2.50 / K270 < 0.22 / Delta K < 0.01 K232: 2.10 / K270: 0.12 / Delta K: 0.002
Waxes content (mg/Kg) Máx 250 < 200

 

Awards
Silver Medal in International Competition for Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition (U.S.), 2010;

Gold Medal at the International Competition for Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition (U.S.), 2007;

Silver Medal and Bronze Medal in International Competition LosAngeles Olive Oils of The world (U.S.),2006;

Gold Medal, International Competition in Los Angeles Olive Oils of The World (U.S.), 2005;

Silver Medal in International Competition in Los Angeles Olive Oils of The World (U.S.), 2004;

2º, 3º and 4º classified, and the Honorable Medal in National Level Competition da Olivo Moura (Alentejo),1997;

1st place finishing in the IV Contest Three Oil Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 1996.