Israel Romero / Tuesday, November 17, 2020 / Categories: Spanish Brands AOVE: the acronym for "liquid gold" AOVE, liquid gold In Spain they are still not as well known as they should be, but without a doubt it is the Spanish premium gastronomic product with the brightest future. AOVE: a Spanish treasure Spain: the world’s leading AOVE power A jewel of nature A natural remedy AOVE: a Spanish treasure That it is called liquid gold is no coincidence. Extra virgin olive oil (AOVE) is one of the great gastronomic treasures of our country, a privileged product that can be enjoyed across a wide range of prices and countless shops throughout Spain and to which MadeinSpain.store is especially devoted, with an exquisite selection you can enjoy in our shop. When we talk about AOVE we mean an oil of the highest quality, according to the official classification of the International Olive Council (IOC), for which all the chemical parameters required by law must be met, there must be no organoleptic defects, and it must receive a positive evaluation from a tasting panel. To make it simpler: if you want quality, always choose AOVE. Quality, but also health, since we are talking about an oil rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and natural antioxidants. Spain: the world’s leading AOVE power With more than 30 Protected Designations of Origin and an endless variety of olives, Spain accounts for 50% of the world’s AOVE production, which represents 25% of the global area dedicated to olive cultivation. Note the four best-known olive varieties in Spain: Picual, Hojiblanca, Arbequina and Cornicabra. Each of them has its own characteristics. Olive oil varies greatly depending on the olive used, the climate and soil of the grove, and the care and attention given throughout the year. The health and ripeness of the olives at harvest are as important as the producer’s production process and subsequent storage in the cellar. As you can see, the world of olive oil is a true art… A jewel of nature You should know that AOVE is much more than just another olive oil. Its balanced fruitiness, pungency and bitterness (something that occurs especially in oils obtained from olives harvested early in the season) are synonymous with a higher concentration of certain natural compounds such as oleuropein and oleocanthal, antioxidants that depend on the fruit but also on the climate and type of cultivation. They know a lot about this at 1948 Oleum, where after selecting the best trees and caring for them all year, the fruit is harvested in mid-November when it takes on the color typical of veraison, followed by milling at the Molino del Genial mill in Écija (Seville). From the most fertile lands of the Seville countryside, in an area with a centuries-old tradition of olive growing, comes a 100% organic AOVE with excellence as its aim. It is a clear example of an extra virgin olive oil worth trusting. Versatile with any menu and enjoyable for the whole family, it helps promote healthy and sustainable eating, since it is obtained using farming and production techniques that respect the environment. Whenever possible, choosing local products is also a way to support the local economy. From Canena (Jaén) come the oils of Castillo de Canena, delicious in flavor and produced in a way that reduces soil erosion and preserves native herbaceous vegetation in order to respect the environment as much as possible. Awarded some of the most prestigious industry prizes in the world and available in more than 50 countries, we recommend you take a look at the range of products we have in our store, paying special attention to a First Day of Harvest Picual that will bring tears to your eyes with its intense, characterful fruitiness… Also don’t miss the oils from Ed’o, whose production process takes place during a single week each year, at the olive’s peak, which turns their bottles into a true limited-production treasure that guarantees one of the lowest acidity levels and the highest organoleptic qualities you’ll find. The attractive design of their boxes (awarded Best Packaging Concept worldwide in 2018) makes them a perfect gift option for those you love most, with a bottle shaped in graceful waves as a beautiful allegory of the Mediterranean Sea that caresses their olive trees. A natural remedy It’s worth remembering that the Spanish Heart Foundation recommends consuming foods like AOVE daily to protect our cardiovascular health, and the oil offers many benefits for our bodies. Besides the properties mentioned above, extra virgin olive oil helps prevent the spread of free radicals, contains vitamin E and polyphenols (antioxidants) that improve hypertension, lower LDL cholesterol (commonly known as bad cholesterol) and raise levels of good cholesterol. According to European Union Regulation 432/2012, “a daily intake of 20 g of olive oil containing at least 5 mg of hydroxytyrosol derivatives ensures the beneficial effects that contribute to a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.” Thus, starting the day with a healthy breakfast that includes toast with AOVE will help control cholesterol levels, strengthen the immune system and lower blood pressure, not to mention its role as a perfect ally against diabetes, reducing blood sugar and insulin production. Can you think of anything better than gifting the flavorful, healthy journey that AOVE provides? Choosing AOVE is choosing a food that has, by its own merits, become highly sought after outside our borders, and it is increasingly valued not only in Europe but also in Asian countries and the United States, where a major expansion was expected in 2021. 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