Why Extra Virgin...when only the best will do
As gourmet cooking becomes something home chefs strive for, extra virgin olive oils become more and more popular. Some of the highest quality extra virgin olive oils, however can be purchased from small boutique, certified growers.
Extra virgin olive oil comes with lots of health benefits. It is first press, cold pressed from the highest quality olives. Preserving the unique flavour profile of the extra virgin olive oil, adding subtlety to your finest food.
Gooramadda Olives is committed to producing the finest quality extra virgin olive oils. Our products are tested to ensure that they meet the Australian Standards, and each bottle carries the Australian Standards Logo.
If you are choosing olive oil for its health benefits, then true extra virgin olive oil is absolutely what you need. This extra virgin olive oil is monounsaturated and counts as a “good fat,” lowering bad cholesterol and offers antioxidant properties that help you maintain your overall health.
We offer several different varietal extra virgin olive oils pressed from different olive varieties. Each one has a unique flavour profile; in our cellar door, you can try each olive oil and find the perfect one for your palette and culinary needs.
Gooramadda Olives is a member of the Australian Olive Association, Australia’s peak body representing the olive industry aiming to drive improvement in the quality of olive oils produced in Australia.
Extra Virgin is more than just a name – it is a very specific product and one, which consumers should seek out but also understand what to look for and how to identify an olive oil that meets the Australian Standards for certified extra virgin olive oils. Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the world’s number one must substituted food product. In short – just because a label says Extra Virgin does not mean it is.
At Gooramadda Olive Oils all of our olive oils are tested by the Department of Primary Industries. Only once certified, can they then carry the certification mark of the Australian Olive Association which certifies they are truly Extra Virgin Olive Oils. You will find this symbol on all bottles and casks of olive oil produced at Gooramadda Olives.
What is Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the highest grade of olive oil you can buy. Due to its health benefits it should be the only type of olive oil you consume.
To be extra virgin, olive oil must be cold pressed , first press meaning that the olive pulp is pressed between the temperatures of 20 and 30 degrees Celsius (when heated during pressing more olive oil is extracted but now the the olive oil is not extra virgin, it is of a lower quality- Virgin Olive Oil).
Extra Virgin Olive Oil is high in monounsaturated fats (the good fats), antioxidants and vitamins.It tastes better and is better for you. When tested Extra Virgin must have less than 0.8% free fatty acids. Ours generally have about 1-2% so very healthy for you.
All of our olive oils are EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OILS, it is the only type we produce. We are passionate about what we produce and only the best will do!
Cooking With Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oils that is certified and carries the logo as meeting the Australian Standards for Extra Virgin Olive Oil, has a very high smoke point of around 210 degrees. This means you can use EVOO to
*fry
*stir fry
*roast
*deep fry
*drizzle over salads/ pasta / soups/ breads
*skin moisturizer
*hair moisturizer
And still maintain all the health benefits that come from Extra Virgin Olive Oils. Meats, Vegetables and Yorkshire Puddings roasted in extra virgin olive oil are simply divine. When are you cooking your next roast dinner?
More Information
We take olives and olive oils very seriously. We want you to have the very best. If we can help educate our customers on what to look for and how to use our products then they are assured of enjoying what you purchase from us. If you want more information about Extra Virgin Olive Oil visit the Australian Olive Association website
australianextravirgin.com.au
