Products
Extra Virgin Olive Oils
Experience the exquisite taste of authentic extra virgin olive oil in your cooking. Steeped in centuries of tradition, La Española’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil range will help you achieve restaurant-quality results in your kitchen. With a peppery zest and pleasant bitterness, its unique and delicate flavor will change the way you cook forever.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Flavoured Olive Oils
Seed Oils
Expand your culinary horizons with La Española’s unique range of exquisite seed oils. Enjoy the buttery tasting notes of authentic avocado oil and reap the health benefits to boot. Experience the best of both worlds with our luxurious-tasting Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Avocado Oil blend. Or effortlessly meld ingredients in your cooking with our mild-flavored Grapeseed Oil variety. The sky is well and truly the limit.
Vinegars
Unlock the secrets to authentic Mediterranean cuisine with our unique range of Vinegars. Our Sherry Vinegar hails from the Andalusian city of Jerez, where the art of making vinegar is steeped in centuries of tradition. Elevate your salad recipes with our expertly-crafted Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Balsamic Vinegar, or experience the intense and luxurious flavor of authentic Balsamic Vinegar on its own.
La Española Products
Embrace the flavors of Spain with the La Española olive oil product range. Steeped in centuries of tradition, La Española prides itself on providing consumers with authentic Mediterranean olive oils fit for every occasion. Our olive oil varieties not only elevate the flavor of meals, they also offer a healthy alternative to other cooking oils.
What is Olive Oil?
For those unacquainted with this staple ingredient of Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine, olive oil is produced by pressing freshly picked olives to extract the liquid from the fruit.
Rich in flavor, the oil extracted from the fruit boasts a plethora of culinary uses, from salad dressings, to frying, baking, roasting, and much more. Simply put, once you start incorporating olive oil into your weekly cooking routine, it will change the way you prepare food forever.
History of Olive Oil
The modern olive tree is believed to have originated in Mesopotamia and Persia, spreading later to Ancient Greece and throughout the Mediterranean stretch of the Roman Empire. The wide-scale production of olive oil dates back to the Minoan period of Ancient Greece, circa 4000 BC. The olive tree became a symbol of cultural heritage during the classical period, with olive wreaths being presented as prizes to athletes in the ancient Olympic Games. What’s more, its uses varied from culinary to ceremonial to cosmetic. Nowadays, the olive fruit is harvested in many parts of the world, including the US, and its consumption is on the increase due to its exquisite flavor and many health benefits.
Our Varieties
Extra Virgin Olive Oils
As far as pantry staples go, nothing beats extra virgin olive oil for its unique flavor. La Española is proud to offer a wide range of extra virgin olive oils suitable for a variety of cooking techniques. Our Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Gourmet Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil will help you to create mesmerizing salad dressings. You can also use it for your everyday cooking if you’re looking to amp up the flavor. Worried about smoke points? Don’t be. Studies have shown that smoke points are not the best indicator when it comes to cooking oils. This is because during the cooking process, the heat is distributed evenly throughout the ingredients. The olive oil does not take the brunt of this heat and therefore doesn’t reach the temperature of its smoke point. This makes our extra virgin olive oil varieties as versatile as any other olive oil. The only difference is in the flavor!
Quality Olive Oils for Everyday Cooking
If you’re looking for mild-flavored olive oils to facilitate the melding of flavors in your meals, we recommend our Classic Olive Oil and Mild & Light Olive Oil. Delicate in flavor, these oils complement a wide variety of dishes, allowing ingredients to reach their full potential. What’s more, they are especially useful when baking!
Olive Oil Blends and Other Oils
Are you the kind of home chef who enjoys trying out new things in the kitchen? How about sampling some of our unique cooking oil varieties? La Española Avocado Oil is a smooth and mild flavored oil with delicately buttery tasting notes. Perfect for dressing salads or everyday cooking, our avocado oil is rich in healthy unsaturated fats and antioxidants, making it a healthy and flavorful kitchen companion. Alternatively, if you want the best of both worlds, try our Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Avocado Oil. Combining the benefits of both olive and avocado fruits, it’s a wholesome and versatile cooking oil with a unique yet mild flavor.
Choosing the right cooking oil for your dish can be tricky. Olive oil, with its unique flavor, adds its own unique dimension to dishes. However, if you’re looking for a cooking oil that’s neutral in flavor but just as healthy as oil, try La Española Grapeseed Oil. This mild-flavored cooking oil is rich in nutrients but won’t overwhelm the flavors of your ingredients.
Alternatively, if you’d like to take your salad game to the next level, try our Extra Virgin Olive Oil Flavored with White Truffle. With earthy, somewhat floral, tasting notes, this special flavored olive oil blend is a favorite among restaurant chefs for a reason. In addition to this, it makes for a perfect pairing for pizza and pasta dishes.
ENJOY COOKING WITH OUR RECIPES
embrace the versatility of olive oil in your cooking. Find out how to best use each of our unique varieties.
Traditional Pecan Pie
Learn how to make pecan pie from scratch using olive oil as a substitute for butter. This easy-to-follow recipe makes baking a breeze.
Classic Apple Pie Recipe
Craving some good old-fashioned apple pie? Learn how to make it extra wholesome with olive oil.
Marinated Rack of Pork with Cumin and Paprika
Find out how to cook this marinated rack of pork dish in 7 easy steps. Spiced with cumin and paprika, it’s roast pork as you’ve never tasted it before.
Roasted Turkey with Apples
Find out how to cook roast turkey with apples to perfection. Let this easy-to-follow recipe be your step-by-step guide.
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