Ligurian D.O.P. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Ligurian Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil 

Extra virgin olive oil from Liguria is one of the most popular oils that are appreciated not only in Italy but all over the world. This is due to the recovery of traditional products for the region and the cultivation of Taggiasca DOP olives. Liguria has boasted a unique product of its kind that is loved by chefs internationally.

Oil in Liguria: a two thousand years long tradition

The production of oil on Ligurian soil is a tradition that has its roots in the mists of time: the audacity of the area sometimes harsh, beaten by the winds, overlooking the blue Ligurian Sea - has never stopped the proud inhabitants of Liguria in the cultivation of olive trees since the very ancient times.

Ligurian extra virgin olive oil

Ligurian extra virgin olive oil is therefore one of the products of excellence in the region, protected by a DOP mark together with the typical Ligurian basil , the one with which the true Genoese pesto is created: in both cases it is not just simple fruits of the earth but real symbols of the Ligurian and Italian regional tradition.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil produced in Liguria has unique organoleptic characteristics of its kind: it shares with the other products of the Italian tradition the direct connection with the territory, which modulates taste and perfume, making it a product whose uniqueness is directly connected with the origin. 

The taste is unique and mild: the Ligurian extra virgin olive oil is fruity, fragrant and has a very delicate pine nut aftertaste. Since these characteristics are unmistakable and strongly linked to the production area, the resulting oil is protected since 2001 by a special protection consortium, which defends its name and characteristics thanks to the Oil DOP Riviera Ligure brand.

The nutritional values ​​of Ligurian extra virgin olive oil

The oil has another concentration of polyphenols, but the analysis and the relative nutritional values prove to be good for the body.Ligurian extra virgin olive oil has a high caloric content, due to its particular composition that sees a high presence of fat: it contains about 309 calories (or 899 Kcal) for every 100 grams of the product.

A mixture is made up of 99% fat, divided as follows (on an average of 100 grams of product):

• 14.45 gr of Saturated Fat

• 72.95 gr of Unsaturated Fat

• 7, 52 gr of Polyunsaturated Fats

In this mixture, the content of Polyunsaturated Fats is particularly important: the lower its presence, in fact, the more the olive oil is stable to oxidation.

The small remaining percentage is composed of:

• fat-soluble vitamins (vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin K)

• phytosterols

• polyphenols.

The composition of olive oil and its assimilation

Therefore this olive oil is a food composed of fats. It is precisely in its composition that it is the key to its easy assimilation by the human body: it is very similar to that of human fat, composed of:

This oil has a positive action on the body: the ease and speed of assimilation mean that the beneficial elements of the oil begin their action immediately.

Extra virgin olive oil in the diet

But then, if it is said that the oil has a high caloric value, that it is 99% fat and that it is easily absorbed by the body, would it be better not to take it if one is on diet? Quite the contrary: olive oil, especially Ligurian extra virgin olive oil, is so caloric, due to the high presence of oleic acid, it helps the body fight bad cholesterol and brings many other benefits. Furthermore, by limiting the amount as you would any other food, it is not even harmful to low-calorie diets.

Ligurian Olive oil has incredible qualities and is confirmed as one of the healthiest, wholesome and nutritious foods also when examining nutritional values. Use it in your daily diet to enjoy its incredible benefits and make a healthy and correct diet even tastier.

Extra virgin olive oil riviera ligure D.O.P

Under the DOP Riviera Ligure brand collected three different oils, as many as there are different oil production areas of Liguria: these are the Riviera Dei Fiori, the Riviera del Ponente Savonese and the Riviera di Levante. Each of these oils has different characteristics and compositions.

Ligurian extra virgin olive oil: a product of the territory

These three varieties of oil, therefore, make up the DOP Riviera Ligure, just as the three rivieras form the land of Liguria: each of them is part of a unique oil, the result of tradition, culture, and conformation of the territory, and cannot be replicated. All together they are part of the well-known name throughout Italy and abroad of the Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Liguria, a product of excellence, in the balance between Taggiasca and unique cultivars of the area.

Recipe

Serving size: 4

• 500 gr. of chickpea flour

• Extra virgin olive oil Riviera Ligure Dop

• Salt

Preparation

• Put the chickpea flour in the water (1,500 ml) and leave to rest for at least 4 hours.

• Remove the foam that has formed on the surface and add 250 ml of water and salt to taste, stirring with a whisk.

• Take a pan large enough for the thickness to be about 1 cm, pour 1 ladle of DOP Riviera Ligure extra virgin olive oil then mix, mix with a spatula from the edge towards the center until the oil is well blended.

• The oven will have to be very hot, it must cook until the surface is golden, it should be served fresh with a sprinkling of black pepper.

Thanks to its light and smooth flavor, the Ligurian extra virgin olive oil is an essential component for the most refined cuisine, because it does not obscure other flavors but raises them with unimaginable class. The continued search for high quality has also led this product to be counted among the first to obtain the title of D.O.P. (Protected Designation of Origin) – Riviera Ligure.

16.9 fluid ounce (500 milliliter)

Ingredients: 100% Italian extra virgin olive oil

Packaging: Glass Bottle

Flavor: Fruity, light and smooth
Aroma: Fruity
Region: Liguria

Product of Italy