News about Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Properties of olive leaves

Olives are the most popular product from the olive tree, but did you know that olive leaves have a great number of health benefits?  At Olivarte, we want to share the properties of olive leav...

Olives: properties and benefits

Considered one of the pillars of the Mediterranean diet, the olive is one of the most prevalent foods in Spanish cuisine. Besides being delicious, both as a fruit and for the juice extracted from i...

How to taste olive oil?

Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is one of the most prestigious products of Spanish gastronomy. Not only is it delicious, but it also has numerous health benefits, which is why more and more people ar...

Is olive oil good for the face?

Oil is an essential ingredient in our kitchens, but, is olive oil good for the face? The answer is yes, olive oil for the face has many benefits, which is why it is increasingly present in countl...

Types of olives: all varieties in Spain

The Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is one of the most popular and sought-after Spanish gastronomic products worldwide. Considered the highest quality olive oil, EVOO is obtained directly from the ...

What is the best oil for cooking?

Oil is a product that is essential in any Spanish kitchen and is present in countless recipes and preparations, but, what is the best oil for cooking?  When we cook, we often don't pay mu...

How much does a litre of oil weigh?

Common belief might lead you to think that it's the same as a liter of water, but the reality is quite different. Why? Because to calculate the weight of a liter of oil, you need to consider th...

Does olive oil mature?

Oil is an essential ingredient in our kitchens and a staple of the Mediterranean diet. In Spain, it is common to buy oil in large jugs to take advantage of a lower price and always have oil on hand...

What is olive pomace oil?

Olive pomace oil is a type of oil that is currently on the rise due to its low price, although its quality is far from that of extra virgin olive oil, considered the liquid gold par excellence. But...

Frantoio oil: characteristics, properties and culinary use

Among the numerous varieties of extra virgin olive oil available - in Spain, more than 300 olive varieties are cultivated - each of them has its own characteristics. In this post, we will focus on ...