Oil Classification

Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a superior category oil obtained directly from olives
and through, expressly, mechanical procedures.
It is a product to which no substances are added that guarantee its 100% natural origin.

Classification

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a superior category oil obtained directly from the olives and through, expressly, mechanical procedures.

Therefore, it is an olive juice to which no type of subsequent substance has been added and, therefore, stands as a completely natural product.

The quality of the raw material and the processing conditions are such that a high quality Olive Oil with excellent properties is obtained.

Likewise, and in order to ensure the quality of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, it must meet a series of parameters:

This type of oil, also called AOVE, is an oil juice of the highest quality and we will find it on the market at a slightly higher value, not only in price but also in terms of health, flavor, authenticity, aromas and delicacy. Currently, only a small part of the Olive Oil production bears the Extra Virgin label.

Virgin Olive Oil

Like the Extra Virgin, it is extracted directly from the olive and only by mechanical means. However, it loses the name ‘Extra’ when a loss of quality is detected due to defects in the olive or in the production process.

Therefore, this model of olive oil has some defect in tasting and its acidity must not exceed 2 degrees. They are usually made in the last weeks of harvesting, with a very ripe olive that has suffered adverse conditions, such as frost.

It is a type of Olive Oil ideal for use in frying processes or for the preparation of some sauces.

Lampante Olive Oil

It is a Virgin Olive Oil with a defective taste or whose free acidity expressed in oleic acid is greater than 2 grams. for every 100 grams. Its analytical characteristics may also conform to those established for this category.

Its destination is oil refineries to become refined oil through chemical and physical procedures.

Refined Olive Oil

It is obtained when the Lampante Virgin Olive Oil is subjected to a refining process through very aggressive and drastic chemical and physical procedures in order to eliminate all unwanted components of acidity, smell and flavor.

The resulting liquid is a type of Olive Oil almost devoid of taste, smell and color, called Refined Olive Oil.

Olive Oil

According to the aforementioned regulation, this denomination is applied to an oil composed of a mixture of refined Olive Oils headed by Virgin Olive Oils to improve its organoleptic characteristics.

Orujo Oil

It is obtained from olive pomace, which is a by-product resulting from the production of Olive Oil. It is made up of pulp, skin and stone and remains of oil, so it is the residue of the olive once the Olive Oil has been extracted by mechanical means.

This pomace is transferred to the factories called pomace where, by means of processes, drying and extraction, a crude oil called pomace oil is obtained. This oil is not suitable for consumption and requires a refining process through chemical and physical procedures, to eliminate all unwanted components and convert it into refined pomace oil.

Refined Pomace Oil is an oil devoid of taste, smell and color. This oil, mixed with small percentages of virgin olive oil and strong flavors and aromas, is marketed under the name of Olive Pomace Oil. It must have a degree of acidity not higher than 1%.

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