The Decision That Matters: Extra Virgin vs Regular Olive Oil

Across provenances and climates, every detail changes the flavour profile. Blistering summer heat ripens olives quickly, forming subtle flavours with hints of fruit reminiscent of summer. Richer flavours embedded in smooth textures is a product of cooler climates, illuminating the stark contrast climate alone makes. 

Beyond the variation in taste remains another consideration. The difference between extra virgin and regular olive oil. Among a plethora of choices in the kitchen the significance of this decision stands out. It reflects a life well considered. A life shaped by intention, by thoughtful choices, by an understanding that how we live is shaped by the smallest decisions. 

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Purity forms the essence of extra virgin olive oil. The fruits natural character grounded in richness and depth is fully captured through the cold pressing of whole olives. Absence of heat and chemicals creates an unrefined oil of the highest quality. Tangible in its taste. Such a gentle process preserves the natural compounds in the olive’s nutrient profile. 

Naturally abundant in polyphenols, the smallest drizzle provides anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Supporting heart health and nourishing the skin. Choosing extra virgin olive oil enriches taste, beauty and health. Transforming the choice for consumption from taste to lifestyle and well-being.

Regular Olive Oil

Vibrancy, complexity and character are stripped from regular olive oil through industrial processing. Neutral flavours permeate the refined oil. Absence of strict manufacturing produces an accessible option that compromises on quality, character and nourishment. Blended with a minute quantity of extra virgin olive oil, aromas of Mediterranean fields perseveres but the lifestyle it offers does not, with integrity no longer intact. 

In The Kitchen 

Cherished for indulgent flavours that transport you to the Mediterranean. Extra virgin olive oil is not to be hidden in the cooking process. Best used as a dressing, garnish or dip, it brings depth to compliment and elevate any dish. 

Integrity is degraded using high temperatures. Substitution for regular olive oil in the presence of its neutral flavours is favoured. Tolerance for a higher smoke point creates suitability for such cooking despite diminished vibrancy and complexity.

Choice Matters

Olive oil is more than an ingredient. It is an expression of taste, health, beauty, and the standards we set for ourselves. The quiet choice to a better well-being and lifestyle. The same stays true when choosing a brand.

Olivetta craft extra virgin olive oils that embody the purity and exceptional quality such oils are known for. Believing small choices, made thoughtfully, have the influence to change how we live. How we feel. Choosing well means choosing more flavour, more nourishment, and more enjoyment in the everyday. A quite luxury that keeps giving.