Consume raw oil: tips and benefits
The best way to assess the quality of an extra virgin olive oil is its use in raw as a final touch of any dish. In this article we discover everything about the consumption of raw olive oil: the best options, the benefits of your intake and some ideas to incorporate it into our dishes.
What is the best oil to consume raw?
The properties and flavor of an extra virgin olive oil in raw are infinitely superior to those of any other oil. for that, both at the organoleptic and health level, Extra Virgin Olive Oil will always be the best option.
What variety to stay with? As in everything, it depends on the tastes of each diner. Of course, for certain soft dishes, such as fish, it is not convenient to use too intense an oil (for example, picual) since we run the risk of masking the taste of food.
Within the extra virgin olive oil, the three varieties of Beloleum are perfect for raw consumption, as they are some Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oils, low acidity, high fruity and great qualities in its panel of Oil tasting. We invite you to discover our two varieties of EVOO Empeltre and Arbequina EVOOas well as our oil Coupage selection, balanced mixture of those mentioned. In each section you will find the characteristics of each of them and some presentation suggestions and recipes where to introduce them raw.
We would like to highlight that the softness – together with a great personality – of our olive oils, suitable for any dish, allows them to enhance flavors without securing or taking away the main ingredient.
Benefits of raw olive oil
Those responsible for the benefits of raw olive oil are their high content of oleic acid (monounsaturated fatty acids) and linoleic acid (polyunsaturated). Oleic is a type of monounsaturated fat that exerts a beneficial action for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, as scientifically proven. In addition, it increases what we know as “good cholesterol” (HDL). For its part, linoleic is one of the elements that is necessary to obtain through foods such as olive oil because the body cannot synthesize it.
In short, these are some of the main benefits of raw extra virgin olive oil:
- Contribute to Raise the levels of known as good cholesterol (HDL)
- Helps reduce those of “bad” cholesterol (LDL)
- Helps control high blood pressure
- It prevents the appearance of diabetes and helps reduce the problems derived.
- Reduces the appearance of thrombosis thanks to its anticoagulant properties
10 Ideas of raw oil consumption
In which dishes can we incorporate raw extra virgin olive oil? There are multiple examples in which “liquid gold” will make the dishes even more pleasant, in addition to allowing us to benefit from its multiple properties.
1. Raw olive oil for toast
A delicious way to consume EVOO at breakfast and snack is to sprinkle a splash on the bread. Many prefer it also with tomato or with the “scrubbed” bread in garlic. In this article we tell you everything about the Best choice of oil for your toast.
2. Salads
Can you imagine a salad without its olive oil dressing? Definitely, in Mediterranean countries it is difficult to do so. By the way, remember that the correct order for Dress the salads is 1) salt, 2) vinegar and 3) oil. Extra virgin olive oil is perfect for both classic lettuce and tomato salads, as well as legume, rice or pasta salads.
3. creams and purees
Adding a splash to the creams and purees before serving them is ideal to further improve their flavor. In fact, as we told you in this post about Olive oil and children, the main pediatric associations recommend introducing a spoonful in the purees of babies.
4. Grilled vegetables, as a finishing touch
If you prepare grilled or grilled vegetables, it will add a delicious touch to this healthy combination. We will add it as a finishing touch.
5. cooked vegetables
In the green bean, in the cabbage, in the broccoli, in the chard or in the borage, which is so traditional from Aragon, the area from which our oils come. In the same way, we will add it when serving.
6. Baked fish
Add a final touch of raw oil to your baked fish, yes, preferably from a smooth variety.
7. Final touch for pasta
Taste the pasta Aglio and Olio (with garlic and oil) It gives us a rough idea of how well olive oil marries these dishes. To add a juicier touch to certain pasta dishes and enhance its flavor, you can add a raw splash.
8. Desserts
A good example would be a toast with dark chocolate, with a little salt of scales and a splash of extra virgin olive oil on top. You can also try the orange with a little oil and honey or sugar: delicious!
9. Cheeses and sausages in oil
For this traditional preserve it is highly recommended to use quality oil, preferably EVOO.
10. marinades
Essential in marinades or marinades.
And you, how do you consume raw oil?
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