What Are the Different Types of Olives?
Posted by Ruth Mercurio, Professional Olive Oil & Wine Taster on 3rd Oct 2022
What Are the Different
Types of Olives?
Arbequina, Koroneiki, Picual, Arbosana,
do you know what we are talking about? Most people don't! These are the names
of some of the most popular olives varieties. For many people, there are only
two types of olives, green and black. But we can benefit more from the wide
variety by learning about them. This blog will discuss some of the most famous
types of olives known for their peculiar flavor and characteristics.
Olives are
foods that can range from simple and mild to complex and profound—from mild to
potent. They can be eaten alone, incorporated into recipes, or used as an oil. At
We Olive, we understand that olives are so varied, and each type has unique
characteristics. For this reason, we sell a wide variety of
extra virgin olive oils (EVOO), each one highlighting the
unique features of each olive type. Would you like to discover more and find
the olive with the flavor you like the most?
Different types of olives
Due to the massive
range of olive tree varieties, listing every type of olive is impossible in one
blog. For this reason, in this blog, we will talk about 3 of the most popular
olives worldwide. Also, at We Olive, we want to help you take your kitchen to
the next level. That is why we have carefully created unique combinations to
help you enjoy the flavors of the various kinds of olives.
1.
Arbequina.
This olive variety originates in Catalonia, Spain. Today, this type of olive grows
worldwide in Australia, Chile, Peru, and the United States. They are one of the
more unique-looking olives since they have a light-brown exterior color.
When you
eat one of these olives, you can taste a deliciously light and fruity flavor. Taking
this into account, at We Olive, we have
Arbequina olive oil, a combination of this olive and Arbosana Olive Oil that come together to create sweet
and fruity oil.
This
combination is one of the customer favorites at We Olive. Its mild fruit flavor
with sweet grass aromas goes perfectly with everyday cooking, baking, roasting,
and sautéing, and it is excellent for use in salad dressings. Every kitchen
should have a bottle of this delicious olive oil.
Arbequina extra virgin olive oil is highly
versatile and can be used in many dishes. This
EVOO adds
flavor and complexity to your baked goods and makes things turn out so moist.
Try using it in your following cake recipe. You won't be sorry! And yes, you
can bake with this olive oil, and you'll love it when you do.
2.
Koroneiki.
This olive variety originated in Greece over 3,000 years ago, and it's known
for its regal, small fruits. This olive variety is known as the "Queen of
olives."
This olive type
is now grown in California, and at We Olive, we are incredibly proud to offer a
high-quality organic
Koroneiki olive oil. This healthy olive oil should be a
high priority in your diet as it is organic and one of the most beneficial
olive oils.
Eating this
variety of olives will provide a bold and complex flavor to your meals. It's a
delicious
EVOO with hints of wheatgrass and sweet almonds.
The sweetness of this delicate and mild extra virgin olive oil resembles butter
and makes an excellent replacement for a healthier choice in your diet. Once
you try this herbaceous and balanced organic extra virgin olive oil, it could
become part of your basics in your kitchen.
This organic
EVOO oil is perfect for heart-healthy recipes. This
authentic
extra virgin olive oil combination complements chicken,
beans, or potatoes. Dipping steamed artichokes in this olive oil would take
your palate to the next level!
3.
Picual.
These olives are extremely popular in Spain because of their bitter, spicy
flavor. When harvested early, they have a pleasant aroma with herbaceous notes of
tomato, fig tree, leaf olive, and freshly cut grass. Once this olive is
converted into oil, it adds a high-intensity flavor to your meals.
At We Olive,
we have available a smooth and buttery
Picual EVOO. The aroma of this olive oil is herbaceous
with notes of tropical fruit. This EVOO is one of our most food-friendly and
versatile olive oils, perfect for everyday use.
This olive
oil is one of the most common cooking olive oils. You can try it on roasted
chicken or any vegetable you have. You may never have thought about pouring
some olive oil on a baked potato but using this
EVOO instead
of butter is a healthier and delicious choice. And if you want a treat, add a
touch of sea salt and some pepper. This olive oil is also great for marinating or
sealing in its juices your favorite meats when you grill them. If you want one
of the
best olive oils for your family, try this great-tasting
olive oil.
These are
some of the products with different varieties of olives that we produce at We
Olive. We invite you to visit our website if you want to know more. There you
will see other products like the Organic Arbosana EVOO or our wide variety of
aged balsamic vinegar. All our products are made with the
highest quality and the best California ingredients.
Discover new flavors for
your kitchen
Now the
next time you hear the words
Picual, Arbequina, or Koroneiki,
you will know what they are talking about. And what is more, if you try our
selection of EVOOs, you will be able to talk about the unique characteristics
of each type of olive.
If you want to know more about these products and
even try them before you buy them, we invite you to visit our We Olive olive
oil stores, where you can try incredible samples and tastings. Go to our
olive oil store near me section to find your closest store. We are sure
that once you try our products, you will come back for more. If you have any
questions, call us at 805 238 2900 or email us at info@weolive.com, and we will
gladly help you.