AMARGA y PICA (400 pcs.)

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The Extra Virgin Olive Oil Unfiltered Bitter and Spicy in 18ml single-dose oil format of superior category obtained directly from early harvest olives and only by mechanical procedures, in cold extraction. It is ideal to take raw on a good toast and even to accompany a salad, for its unique utility that makes it very individual, even as a gift. This product contains 4 boxes of 100 single-dose capsules of 18ml each (400 units)

The Unfiltered Extra Virgin Olive Oil Bitter and Spicy is the perfect companion for those who require a different touch looking for the intensity of the spiciness and bitterness of the olives harvested in early harvest, in the first days of November. This olive juice ripens at more than 1,500 meters of altitude which is harvested in the Eastern Mountains of Granada with protected designation of origin, in extreme temperature conditions that make it unique. This makes this extra virgin olive oildifferent in taste and smell, and one of the best in the world

An extra virgin olive oil unique in flavor that has bitterness and pungency

Drawn directly from the Picual variety, this oil ferments a condensation of a bitterness on the palate that blends with a touch that stings as it is an olive harvested early in the season. In its variety of herbaceous aromas, it maintains a scent of olive leaf, grass, fig tree, tomato and tomato plant. It is an oil with a powerful body, with a characteristic high oleic acid content (monounsaturated) together with a low polyunsaturated acid content, making this olive oil very stable in oxidation and avoiding rancidity over time.

This Extra Virgin Olive Oil has Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) as it has been harvested exclusively in the area of the Eastern Granada Mountains, at more than 1500 meters of altitude, getting that characteristic flavor that produces bitter and itchy on the palate. Extremely recommended for those who are looking for a different olive oil.

What are the benefits of Amarga y Pica?

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One of the greatest benefits of picual olive oil is that it is one of those responsible for reducing harmful cholesterol, being perfect for those people who pale high cholesterol. In addition, thanks to the high levels of polyphenols, they help to reduce fat oxidation so that fat clogging in the blood is prevented.

On the other hand, it has alow content of linelic acid, the Omega-6 acid type of this extra virgin olive oil that prevents to reduce premature aging of the skin.

Uses of the 18ml format of Amarga y Pica

The 18ml capsule format of this EVOO has a domestic use that would be ideal in high temperature stews, as a preservative for sausages and cheeses (for stability), as the perfect complement in salads as a dressing for vegetables that you want to give a more intense touch, and as a complement to a natural tomato toast that you want to give that special flavor. It is even perfect for use in breakfasts with olive oil as it comes in the right dose to pour it on bread.

This box of 18ml extra virgin olive oil pods is also perfect for restaurants, cafes, gourmet stores, as a special gift or simply as your own use to give a bitter and spicy flavor that you need in a unique moment. Its design comes perfect to get the maximum detail as a dedication in a gift to a good friend. Also, if you are looking for olive oil merchandising for events this would be a highly recommended idea to stand out with the attendees at your event.

Awards earned from Amarga y Pica:

  • Award for the BEST Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Protected Designation of Origin MONTES DE GRANADA 2010/2011 campaign.
  • Prize for the BEST Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Protected Designation of Origin MONTES DE GRANADA campaign 2012/2013.
  • Prize PRESTIGE GOLD in the 7th International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition "OLIVINUS 2013"
  • Award for BEST Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Protected Designation of Origin MONTES DE GRANADA 2017/2018 campaign.

Tasting notes for Amarga y Pica Extra Virgin Olive Oil:

The nose presents a complex fruity of green olive, with notes of fresh grass, tomato, almond, alloza and green banana peel, of medium-high intensity. On the palate, it presents a fresh entry and grassy, bitter and spicy flavor of medium intensity, reminding us of the properties of its picual olive variety. It is a complex and fluid oil in the mouth.

Recipes with Amarga and Pica extra virgin olive oil

We have prepared a thousand and one ideas to use this oil in the kitchen, so we recommend you to visit our blog where you will find Amarga y Pica recipes

Buy Extra Virgin Olive Oil Amarga y Pica now and receive it at home in less than 72 hours.




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