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THE WORLD'S THREE LARGEST OLIVE OIL PRODUCERS——SPAIN:THE LARGEST PRODUCER OF THE WORLD
Post Time:2019-05-07Author:Food2China

Preface:

The olive oil culture has been able to endure for such a long time thanks to the most suitable soil, temperature, sunshine, air humidity and precipitation and other climatic conditions and natural environment that the local olive growth needs. The excellent climate and soil make the olive oil here naturally excellent in quality and full of personality. According to the International Olive Council, the world's top three producers are Spain, Italy and Greece. So what is the difference among the extra virgin olive oils produced in these three countries?

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Mode of Production

Spain is the world's largest producer of olive oils. The number of olive varieties is up to 200, most of which are planted in the Andalucía region, and its city Jaén is known as "Capital of Olive Oil". Thanks to the flat terrain and a vast territory, most olive oil plants are cultivated and operated on a large scale, with high yields and relatively lower prices.

Olive Varieties

Of all the growing regions, Andalucía, at the southern tip of Spain, has the highest reputation, and the most widely cultivated variety with the largest oil production is Picual --A well-rounded fruit with a refreshing mint and basil-like vanilla smell, sandwiched with delicate green banana and green tomato flavor, slightly bitter, heavily spicy. Because of its high yield, it is often used in a variety of blended oils. The variety with the second-highest yield is Hojiblanca, a variety with aromas of green tomatoes, green apples, and green grass. On the taste, the bitterness is not heavy, but with a nifty and lasting spiciness.

Flavors and Pairings

Generally, Spanish olive oil has a fruity taste, with a slightly sweet taste in the mouth, a hint of bitter unripe fruit, and an aftertaste of apricot seed flavor. And because it can increase the malleability of dough, it is often used to make bread, pasta, and pastries.


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