O-Med Extra Virgin Olive Oil Arbequina, 250ml

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. This 250ml tin is a practical size for the kitchen, and the metal packaging protects the oil from light, one of the main causes of an olive oil losing its freshness over time.

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.

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
  
• The compact tin is a practical size for regular kitchen use, and its opaque packaging helps protect the oil from light, keeping it fresher for longer once opened
  
• 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:

• 250ml tin
  
• 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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