Arbequina olive oil, extra virgin olive oil made exclusively from arbequinas olives, spanish natives olives. An exquisite mild olive oil with herbal notes and some hints of bitterness.
Arbequina olive oil Oro Bailen 500 ml15.90 €Extra virgin olive oil of the Arbequina variety 1. Characteristics of the arbequina oil of Oro Bailen: Extra virgin olive oil bottled in a dark designer glass bottle a) Aroma Oro Bailen Reserva Familiar extra virgin olive oil of the Arbequina variety has a bright green, luminous colour. On the palate it is possible to […]
Arbequina olive oil Castillo de Canena 500 ml17.90 €Extra virgin olive oil of the Arbequina variety Family Reserve 1. Characteristics of the arbequina oil from Castillo de Canena: Extra virgin olive oil bottled in a dark designer glass bottle Cold extraction a) Aroma The extra virgin olive oil from Castillo de Canena Family Reserve of the Arbequina variety has a bright green, luminous […]
Arbequina olive oil Oro de Bailen 2.5 l49.50 €Extra virgin olive oil of the Arbequina variety of Oro Bailen 1. Characteristics of arbequina olive oil of Oro Bailen in tin 2.5 l: Extra virgin olive oil bottled in a can a) Aroma Oro Bailen Reserva Familiar extra virgin olive oil of the Arbequina variety has a bright green, luminous colour. On the palate it […]
Arbequina Olive Oil Casas de Hualdo 500 ml10.90 €Extra virgin olive oil made with arbequina olives 1. Characteristics of arbequina EVOO of Casas de Hualdo: Extra virgin olive oil bottled in a dark glas bottle with a plastik cap. a) Aroma The Casas de Hualdo extra virgin olive oil of the Arbequina variety is a sweet and balanced oil. On the palate it […]
Organic extra virgin olive oil Alhema de Queilles 500 ml18.50 €Organic extra virgin olive oil Cold extraction 1. Characteristics of Alhema de Queilles oil: Olive oil bottled in a dark glass bottle with a metal stopper. a) Aroma Alhema de Queilles extra virgin olive oil of the Arbequina variety has a very fruity aroma with intense aromas of green grass, apple, kiwi and lemon. In […]
Arbequino olive oil with oak smoke 250 ml14.50 €Extra virgin arbequino olive oil with oak smoke from Castillo de Canena Characteristics Extra virgin olive oil bottled in a sky-blue crystal bottle. Cold extraction Aroma The extra virgin olive oil arbequino to the smoke of oak of Castillo de Canena is an oil with an aroma of apple and almond. Other touches of vanilla, […]
Olive oil Oro del Desierto arbequina 500 ml14.50 €Organic extra virgin olive oil of the arbequina variety of Oro del Desierto 1. Characteristics of Oro del Desierto arbequina oil: Extra virgin olive oil bottled in a dark glass bottle a) Aroma The organik extra virgin olive oil of Oro del Desierto of the arbequina variety has been elaborated with olives harvested before the […]
Olive oil first harvest arbequina 500 ml23.50 €Extra virgin olive oil of the Arbequina variety 1. Characteristics of Castillo de Canena arbequina oil: Olive oil bottled in a red designer glass bottle with a picture of Sara Baras a) Aroma The Castillo de Canena extra virgin olive oil from the first day of harvest of the Arbequina variety has a very fruity […]
Arbequina Olive Oil Torre de Porcuna 5 l35.00 €Extra virgin olive oil of the Arbequina variety 1. Characteristics of the arbequina oil of Torre de Porcuna 5 l Extra virgin olive oil bottled in a can a) Aroma Torre de Porcuna extra virgin olive oil of the Arbequina variety is a soft, balanced and very fruity oil. In the mouth it is characterized […]
Our selection of high-quality extra virgin olive oil made with arbequinas olives from Spain
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Summary: Arbequina is a olive variety that are cultivated in many regions of Spain. Originally, it comes from Catalonia, a region of Spian. Also, this variety has a very fruity aroma with a grass flavor. It is a very demanded olive oil. We offer for sale the extra virgin olive oil variety from different regions and producers of Spain.
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1. Characteristics of the Arbequina variety
Let’s look the most important characteristics of this native spanish variety:
a) Production areas
This very demanded variety can be found in all provinces of Spain with oil production. However, this variety is more predominant in the northern province of Catalonia and the Community of Aragon.
b) Other local names
The name Arbequina has been taken from its area of origin, Alberca, a village located in the province of Lérida, in Catalonia. The arbequina variety is also called “Blancal”.
c) Arbequina olive oil taste
The extra virgin olive oil that comes from the arbequina olive tree and it stands out for its fruity taste, little bitterness. In tasting, you can also appreciate notes of apple, sweet almond and freshly cut grass aromas. It is one of the most aromatic olive oils from Spain. For this reason, it is very popular and demanded.
Arbequina’s fatty acid profile is mainly monosaturated fat, with a medium-low content of oleic fatty acids. Also, it is high high in palmitic and other poluunsaturated fatty acids. Therefore, it has a low average stability. Polyunsaturated fatty acids are less stable than monosaturated fats. For this reason, arbequina olive oil can oxidice easier than others olive oils.
For this reason, we recommend to consume this olive oil in the year of its production. When it is out of date, this oil loses quite a lot of its flavor, aroma and health properties.
Video 1: Olives from Arbequina variety
d) Agronomic
The arbequina olive tree has reduced, it is small in size, vigorous, and high in productivity. Therefore, it adapts without any problem to intensive farmig methods. Furthermore, it ripens early, with flexible branches, small-sized fruit with some difficulty in detaching.
Likewise, this variety endures the cold quite well but no very well to droughts. For this reason, in the southern areas of Spain, this variety is usually found in irrigation systems.
Due to its popularity, it is very common to find arbequina in many areas of Spain.
e) Arbequina oil from Catalonia and Navarre
Catalonia and Navarre are currently the most popular Spanish regions for arbequina oil. However, this variety is grown in almost every province of Spain.
2. The best Arbequina olive oil
This variety is in great demand, being found in all the provinces with olive oil production. Currently, we wotk with the following olive oil mills and cooperatives:
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Oro Bailen |
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Table 1: Comparative table of arbequina oils
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Martín de Prado |
Knolive |
Torre de Porcuna |
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Table 2: Comparative table of the different brands.
If you want other brands or you are an oil producer and want to sell it here, you can contact us.
3. Uses of this extra virgin olive oil
Arbequina olive oil is versatile in the kitchen. So it’s ideal for creamy sauces like mayonnaise and aioli. It’s also great for drizzling over salads, toast, biscuits, and cakes. We recommend it as a finishing oil for warn dishes, roast vegetables, and homemade soup.
On the other hand, great chefs recommend this variety for the following uses:
- They are perfect for mildly flavoured dressings such as salads.
- It is also widely used to give a touch to white fish and cooked vegetables.
Another use is in confectionery and mayonnaise, because it gives them a very special and delicious touch.
a) Can I fry with this variety?
Finally, while this extra virgin olive oil can be used for frying, we recommend using olive oil with more monounsaturated fats, such as picual or cornicabra olive oil. They’re more stable than arbequina. However, you can use arbequina, but you should reuse it less frequently.
b) Arbequina olive oil for ice cream
The arbequina olive oil is the best variety for doing ice cream.
If you want more information, you can also visit our blog or specialized magazines as Mercacei.
4. Where to buy arbequina oil in UK?
Arbequina olive oil is available for sell in grocery stores. Among them, we have the following:
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In our specialized shop in Las Rozas de Madrid, we offer arbequina extra virgin olive oil with the highest quality. Our shop and producerr are committed to quality, as well as to respectful and sustainable practices. We send this olive oil to the United Kingdom.
5. FAQ
Some interesting frequent asked questions about arbaquina olive oil:
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Has arbequina olive oil bitter notes?
Extra virgin olive oils of the arbequina variety have very little bitterness and itchiness, so they should not sting your throat. However, this depends a lot on the appreciation of the person.
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Are all arbequina oils the same?
Not all olive oils of arbequina olives are the same. Its aroma depends on the production areas, its freshness, and store conditions. Here we offer only prmium arbequina olive oil.
