CIMMA Oil - Arbequina mountain oil (Organic)
CIMMA Oil - Arbequina mountain oil (Organic)
An organic extra virgin olive oil grown in the mountain where the air is fresh and the soils are more fertile, made with three varieties from the Barcedana Valley: Massanell, Negral and Arbequina.
For the most demanding palates.
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Ingredients
Ingredients
Properties
Properties
Bathed in a subtle green color, with golden hues, this variety of extra virgin olive oil presents a clean and bright appearance.
Appearance
Appearance
Bathed in a subtle green color, with golden hues, this variety of extra virgin olive oil presents a clean and bright appearance.
Aroma
Aroma
Balanced and harmonious, CIMMA oil is characterized by its intensity and aromatic complexity which invites to a deeper exploration.
Flavor
Flavor
With a soft and fruity entry, followed by a progressive intensity on the palate, it offers a complex but fresh organoleptic experience.
Questions and answers
Why can oil be green?
Oil can be green because olives are harvested when they are still unripe and green. Its high chlorophyll content gives it an intense green color.
Why is green oil more bitter and pungent than oil from ripe olives?
Green oil contains more polyphenols, a group of chemicals related to bitterness and pungency. Depending on the state of ripeness, the polyphenol content varies: the greener the olive, the more polyphenols its oil contains and the more bitter and pungent it is. As the olive matures, the number of polyphenols in the oil is reduced.
Is it better for an oil to have few or many polyphenols?
Polyphenols are antioxidants which prevent the oxidation of cells. A higher number of polyphenols provides a protective layer which increases the stability of the oil, maintaining its aroma and flavor longer in comparison to an oil with fewer polyphenols.
