Hi everyone! Surely you wonder: how many types of olives are there? I already tell you that there are many types of olives that are used to produce olive oil. In fact, it is no coincidence that Spain is the world’s leading olive oil producer. In this post we will not know all the varieties […]
Hi everyone! What’s an olive oil mill? what’s it for? We explain it in detail in this post. Meaning of the word “almazara” The word “almazara” (in spanish), which comes from the Arabic word ‘al-ma’sara‘, means ‘the press’. And being true to its etymological origin, an oil mill is still the place where olives are […]
Hello everyone! Does olive oil go bad? This is a question that many consumers are surely asking and that we will clarify in the next mini post. Expired olive oil and best before date We can firmly affirm that olive oil does not have an expiration date, it is always edible. However, being a natural […]
Hello everyone! Surely when we observe how water and oil are not mixed, we will have wondered what the density of the oil is. And especially the density of olive oil, which is the oil that is used for cooking in many countries. At first glance, and by common sense, we already guessed that the […]
Hello everyone! How many are the calories in olive oil? Are there many or few, and what do they contribute to us? Surely we have ever asked ourselves these questions. In a country and culture like ours, olive oil is the protagonist in our diet. And if we add to this the recent concern of […]
Hello everyone !! In recent months the price of extra virgin olive oil is in fashion. With prices abnormally low than the price “at source”, the farmers who produce the olive oil demand a fair price. The reason for this claim is that while the price falls more and more, the production costs are maintained […]
Hello everyone! 😉 What is EVOO? We have all heard this word and perhaps we have associated it with olive oil because of the context, or related to this world of “oleum”, or we simply have no idea what they refer to. Meaning of EVOO EVOO is the acronym or the word formed by the […]
Hello everyone! Welcome back to the La Tinaja del Gourmet Blog. In this post we are going to explain the benefits of olive oil for the skin. And specifically, if these are suitable for applying olive oil to the face. Olive oil benefits for skin Surely many of you have heard that olive oil has […]
Hello everyone! Who has not heard of Baena olive oil? I already tell you: someone who does not know the world of olive oil😉. If this is your case, don’t worry; keep reading and you will know the best olive oil from Baena. In addition, you will understand the reason for its recognition not only […]
Hello everyone! 😉 The olive oil from Priego de Córdoba is famous and is considered the best olive oil in Córdoba. And even one of the Best in the World. In fact, it is no coincidence that since 2012 different olive oils from Priego have taken the top positions according to the prestigious world ranking […]
