I bet you are thinking in your head that a new type of seasoning has been experimented with and would like to understand what it is, where you might find it and how to use it in the kitchen. But rest assured! In fact, you already know this product and use it every day for cooking. Yes, because with EVO oil we mean Extra Virgin Olive Oil . The ingredient that enriches and makes all the dishes of our beloved Italian cuisine unique. And not to be modest, but the best EVO oil in the world we Italians have it!
Why is it called EVO Oil?
As you well understood, EVO oil is Extra Virgin Olive Oil . Just the ingredient that you have on hand in your kitchen, which you usually take and which pours on your tasty culinary preparations with a spontaneous gesture. An elegant waltz of goodness! But let's get back to us.
Olio Evo is the acronym coined by the agronomist Massimo Epifani and was born to differentiate two products, namely the Extra Virgin Olive Oil Olive and Olive Oil .
Most of us make the mistake of generalizing and when we talk about Extra Virgin Olive Oil we tend to abbreviate by simply saying Olive Oil. Saying "I poured a drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and I fried the onion" is too long and you get your tongue tangled, right !? The important thing is to be aware that Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Olive Oil are two completely different products , and if we tried to call each one with its own term it would be good and right. Now I will briefly explain to you some main differences between these two oils, keep them in mind and you will see that over time you will spontaneously call them each in the right way. Also because I think that after this chat, you will want to hear as little as nothing about olive oil! If you want to know all the secrets on how to make oil, I suggest you read this article: “How To Make Olive Oil: the 7 Production Stages” I hope this is enough for you to understand that Olive Oil is not a purely natural product and that it would therefore be wise for our health to avoid it as much as possible. Now, however, let's continue talking about EVO oil. This is good for you! Extra Virgin Olive Oil contains 99% lipids . These are made up of triglycerides , which, in turn, are made up of fatty acids . Most of the latter are of the type monounsaturated , also called good fats .Obviously they are good if made in a suitable and moderate measure! Then, as you may well know, EVO oil is rich in polyphenols and antioxidants , essential for the well-being of our cells They counteract free radicals thus delaying aging cell phone. Contains vitamins E and K and some mineral salts , such as potassium, zinc, sodium, iron and calcium. If you hypothetically asked yourself the question of how Extra Virgin Olive Oil gets its color, I answer that it is due to the presence of two pigments: Chlorophylls If you need further information on the composition of EVO oil, read this article: "Composition of olive oil: what are fatty acids" If Extra Virgin Olive Oil is so well known and famous for being the cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet, there must be a reason! And yes, it has been shown that is a real panacea for our health , a real medicine all at natural . If consumed in the right doses, it decreases the appearance of cardiovascular diseases , reduces the increase in bad cholesterol, inhibits the growth of some tumors Moreover, it can also be used in cosmetics , for the care of well-being and beauty. Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a very versatile ingredient in the kitchen. The best use is raw , because in this way it preserves all its characteristics, both chemical-physical and sensorial. Don't tell me that the herbaceous and intense smell of green gold on a hot vegetable soup doesn't make you water just to imagine it, because I don't believe you! But if you prefer foods a little more "hard", such as fries, fried fish, panzerotti ... I suggest you use only and exclusively EVO oil for frying EVO oil you can also replace other fats as butter or margarine and you can also use it in After this long chat, you want to buy EVO oil . You can find it in different points of sale, such as small wine bars, delicatessens or supermarkets. You can also go directly to the mill or to a local farm. I also tell you that there are many online shops where you can choose directly from home which Extra Virgin Olive Oil to buy and from whom to buy it. What I advise you to do is always read the labels carefully. Our Italian oil is so famous and precious, that many try to counterfeit it! Also pay attention to the prices , because a quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil costs from 8-9 euros per liter.Be wary of those sold at much lower prices! Once you have purchased the oil, you can store it in a dry and dark place, away from heat sources.It is better to buy the oil in small cans, maximum 5 liters, so that it can be consumed in a short time, because if it is left for a long time open, several fundamental characteristics of Extra Virgin Olive Oil can be lost. With this article I hope to have clarified any doubts about what EVO Oil was. An irreplaceable food for our diet, it gives flavor to our dishes and improves our life . What is the difference between EVO Oil and Olive Oil?
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