Pomace olive oil is making its rise! Why? Maybe because this olive oil has a sharper price due to the way it is made. But how is pomace olive oil made and what can you use it for?
How is pomace olive oil made?
How is pomace olive oil made? That can be done in different ways. Let’s start by explaining how we do it. After pressing our (organic) extra virgin olive oil, fresh pulp remains. Our pomace olive oil is made from this pulp in a natural way. This way, nothing of the original product is lost!
What does the production process look like? We heat the pulp to 60 degrees Celsius. This way, we extract raw pomace olive oil and filter and steam it – without chemical processes. To give this olive oil more flavor and healthy nutrients, we add 10% organic extra virgin Gkazas Olive Oil. A 100% pure and natural product! So, now you know what pomace olive oil is and how it is made.
You can also produce pomace olive oil in a ‘more efficient’ way. To refine raw pomace olive oil, hexane can be used. This is done with many cheaper pomace olive oils. Hexane is a chemical substance that is not suitable for consumption. We are not a fan of that, which is why we do it the natural way!
What can you use pomace olive oil for?
How is pomace olive oil made? You know that now. So, what can you use it for? That’s up to you, of course. The mild taste of pomace olive oil means you’ll taste it less in your dishes. For frying and sautéing where you don’t want to add an olive oil flavor, pomace olive oil is a great option.
Also, the fact that you can safely heat this olive oil up to 260 degrees Celsius makes it great for frying and sautéing at high temperatures. For cold uses, like with bread, over your salad, or in sauces, we would choose (organic) extra virgin olive oil. It has more flavor and is packed with healthy nutrients like vitamins, minerals, polyphenols, and antioxidants.
Want to learn more about the different types of olive oil? You can find information about Greek olive oil, extra virgin olive oil, and organic olive oil.
