AQ5 Tastes (Organic E.V.O.O.)

From humble origins, like those of the people who have been cultivating for centuries, Manzanilla Cacereña olive oil is one of the most prized varieties among all those existing in Spain. Monovarietal Manzanilla Cacereña oils are not available among supermarket promotions or sold in bulk by exporters; on the contrary, these oils are produced in small, clean, and modern factories, some of which have even preserved their ancestral mills and occasionally transformed them into museums. Characteristics: - The quality of olive oil depends largely on the condition of the olives at the time of harvesting and oil production. - When the conditions of the harvesting and production process are suitable, the oil presents: - Adequate Fatty Acid Index (AQ5 Organic 0.17%) - Low Peroxide Index (AQ5 Organic 4.4 meq/kg) - Good quality fruity aroma (presence of hexanols), distinguished between: - Nutty aroma with hints of dried fruits (hexanal) - Green grass - Banana aroma reminiscent of the fruit (hexenyl acetate) AQ5 Eco oil is obtained from centuries-old olive trees settled on steep terraces sloping towards the Duero River, in the heart of the Natural Park of Las Arribes del Duero. Manzanilla Cacereña cultivated in Las Arribes del Duero (Salamanca) offers oils that exhibit a good body, herbaceous aromas, spiciness, and bitterness in the medium to high range, and aromas of other ripe fruits, especially sweet banana. The olives are not touched by hands; from the tree to the mill. Its extraction is carried out at a temperature below 27º, ensuring the preservation of antioxidants and the non-destruction of the rest of the organoleptic and chemical components. Recommended Uses: Ideal for raw consumption. Essential component in breakfasts and toasts. Dressing for fresh salads, vegetables, fish, carpaccio, truffles, etc. Enhances the flavor of hams, cured meats, sausages, and cheeses. Characteristics: - Polyphenols: High - Vitamin E: High - Stability: Medium/High - Acidity: 0.2 g of oleic acid/100g - Peroxides: 3.9 (< 02meq/kg) Other Sensory Notes: - Green grass: Exceptional - Apple: Present - Aromatic Plants: Present - Banana: Present