Olive oil is a hot topic. There is a lot of discussion about the quality of olive oil and the different types available. Pomace olive oil is gaining popularity. But what exactly is pomace olive oil and what can you do with it?
What is pomace olive oil?
Did you know there are 4 types of olive oil suitable for consumption? These types are olive oil, blended refined olive oil, pomace olive oil, and non-edible olive oil. In this article, we focus on pomace olive oil. Want to learn more about the types of olive oil and their uses?
Okay, so what is pomace olive oil? This is a type of olive oil made from olive pulp. After pressing our (organic) extra virgin olive oil, fresh pulp remains. We naturally produce our pomace olive oil from this pulp.
How does the production process of pomace olive oil work? We heat the pulp up to 60 degrees Celsius. This way, we extract raw pomace olive oil. Then we filter and steam it without chemical processes. To give this pomace olive oil more flavor and healthy nutrients, we add 10% organic extra virgin Gkazas Olive Oil. A 100% pure and natural product, with nothing lost from the original! So now you know what pomace olive oil is and how pomace olive oil 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 common with many cheaper pomace olive oils. Hexane is a chemical substance not suitable for consumption. We are not fans of this and therefore do it the natural way! Want to know what really good pomace olive oil is? Click the link.
What can you use pomace olive oil for?
Now that you know what pomace olive oil is, you might wonder what you can use it for. That’s up to you, of course. The mild flavor of pomace means it’s less noticeable in your dishes. Pomace olive oil is therefore very handy for frying and roasting. This way, you keep the taste of your dish and use the healthy option: pomace olive oil.
Also, the fact that you can safely heat this olive oil up to 260 degrees Celsius without it smoking makes it great for frying and roasting. For cold dishes like bread, salads, or sauces, we personally use (organic) extra virgin olive oil. This has more flavor and is packed with healthy nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, polyphenols, and antioxidants. But that’s your choice!
Would you like to use our pomace olive oil in your kitchen? You can find us now at Albert Heijn, where we are available in a handy 1-liter pomace olive oil tin. Prefer larger quantities? In our pomace olive oil webshop you’ll find our 5-liter pomace olive oil tin for intensive use!
Want to know more about Greek olive oil, extra virgin olive oil, and organic olive oil? You can!
