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Extra virgin oil does not exceed 0.8% acidity and has no defects upon tasting; virgin oil can go up to 2%. The real difference, explained without jargon.

A big thank you to Ginés Donaire, founder of the blog "Alma de Pueblos", for allowing us to share the reasons that led us to become olive growers. Enjoy the read, friends who love the land.https://almadepueblos.es/cuando-charles-se-enamoro-del-mar-de-olivos

The province of Jaén is located in northeastern Andalusia and covers an area of 13,484 km². It is bordered to the north by the province of Ciudad Real and to the east by the province of Albacete (both in Castile-La Mancha), to the south by the province of Granada and to the west by the province of Córdoba. It is located in the far northeast of Andalusia, between the Sierra Morena and the Betic Cordillera. It is in the north of the province that the Despeñaperros pass is located, carved by the river of the same name: it is the only passage allowing one to cross the Sierra Morena to reach Andalusia from the Meseta to the north. Jaén is...

Making a restaurant-quality vinaigrette is very easy!

Why make a sweet recipe with olive oil?    Because extra virgin olive oil is extremely healthy and delicious! To learn about the benefits of extra virgin olive oil, we invite you to read our article on polyphenols.  Muffin recipe with eggs, flour, sugar, and Finca el Trueno extra virgin olive oil:   Ingredients  4 eggs 250 g sugar 200 g flour 1/2 glass of extra virgin olive oil 1 packet of baking powder mint leaves  1 organic lemon   Preparation:   Place the 4 eggs in a bowl. Add 200 g of sugar and beat with an electric mixer. Gradually pour in the olive oil while continuing to beat.   In another bowl, mix the baking powder with the...