O-Med Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 500ml

O-Med's Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a single-varietal oil made from Arbequina olives grown on the family's groves in Ácula, in the Granada province of Andalusia. Founded in 2010 by Juande and Paula, O-Med presses this smooth, delicately fruity oil using cold-extraction methods that preserve its natural aroma - flavours of green banana and apple, with none of the peppery bite of a bolder variety like Picual. It's presented in a striking white painted glass bottle, making it as much a table centrepiece as a store-cupboard staple.

Arbequina's mild, fruity character makes it the more delicate of O-Med's two olive oils, better suited to dishes where a punchy, peppery oil would compete rather than complement. Use it over salads, drizzle it on white fish or seafood, or – because of its sweetness – even in baking, where it adds moisture and a subtle fruitiness to cakes.

Recipes to try using this ingredient:

• Spanish Chickpea Stew with Fino Sherry and Roasted Peppers

Why we love it:

• Made from 100% Arbequina olives, a variety known for its smooth, mild character – green banana, apple and a fruity aroma, without the peppery finish of bolder varieties
  
• Cold-pressed to preserve its delicate aroma and natural antioxidants
  
• Versatile beyond savoury cooking – its sweetness works well in baking as well as salads and fish
  
• Presented in a striking white painted glass bottle, this larger size suits a household that gets through olive oil regularly, and makes an attractive addition to the table
  
• Made by O-Med, a family-owned producer that has worked these olive groves in Ácula, Granada, since 2010
  

How to use:

• Drizzle over salads, particularly those with delicate leaves, citrus or soft cheese
  
• Use to finish white fish or seafood rather than cooking it, to preserve its subtle fruitiness
  
• Substitute for a neutral oil in cakes and baking for extra moisture and a gentle fruity note
  
• Use as a light dipping oil with good bread
  

More information:

• 500ml white painted glass bottle
  
• Naturally gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian
  
• Store in a cool, dark place away from direct light and heat
  
• Allergens: None
  
• Ingredients: Superior category extra virgin olive oil obtained directly from olives and solely by mechanical means

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