Picual Hemp Gold

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From Jaén comes Oro de Cánava Picual , an intense and vibrant extra virgin olive oil, made exclusively with Picual olives at their perfect ripeness.

An oil with its own character, reflecting the best of Andalusian olive-growing tradition.

Character Half and Fruity Green

Intense fruity aroma of green olives, great complexity between green aromas and dried fruits:mint, tomato, and banana peelwith mature nuances ofalmond, fig and apple.

Clean, fragrant flavor, with harmony between light bitterness and progressive spiciness.

Especially recommended for toast with tomato and Iberian ham, Mediterranean salads, grilled meats, and pasta dishes with light sauces, enhancing their flavor and adding intensity.

Ficha del Aceite Picual Hemp Gold

+ Denominación de Origen: Sierra Magina
+ Región de Origen: Jaén
+ Campaña de Recolección: 2024/2025
+ Variedad de Aceituna: Picual

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The Oil Mill

SCA Our Lady of Remedies

Aceites Oro de Cánava was founded in 1976, when 75 partners joined forces with the goal of producing and bringing consumers top-quality olive oil.

More than three decades later, the founding values endure, while techniques have been refined to optimize every stage of the process.

In 2005, new facilities were inaugurated, equipped with the most advanced resources on the market, ensuring a guarantee of quality backed by strict internal controls and the certification of the Sierra Mágina Designation of Origin, of which it is a member.

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The variety

Picual

The Picual olive is the most common variety to produce Extra Virgin Olive Oil in the province of Jaén. It represents 80% of the world's olive plantations and is an agricultural treasure that accounts for 20% of the world's olive oil.

This variety, native to the province of Jaén, not only defines the seas of olive trees seen after crossing Despeñaperros, but is also key to the gastronomy, nutrition, and health of the Mediterranean diet.

From Jaén to the plate

Its characteristic teardrop shape and a small peak at its base give this variety of olive its name.

The Picual variety is harvested to obtain the so-called Premium Oils between October and mid-November, from then until December They obtain the Extra Virgins Its secret lies in its unique combination of flavor and health: oils with notes of summer gardens: tomato plant, fig leaf, olive leaf, freshly cut grass, and green pepper.

Its distinctive black pepper aroma hints at the potent character of its flavor. EVOO has a distinct bitterness and spiciness, thanks to the polyphenols it contains, which give it great stability and its healthy properties.

Built-in versatility

It is one of the most versatile varieties we can find. A splash of it on a good vanilla ice cream reveals nuances that other oils hide.In the kitchen, its use can vary from finishing red meats to salads.or more traditionally, toast for breakfast.

Its resistance to water stress and disease also makes it a versatile crop that can be found in a variety of planting environments. Its high antioxidant content helps improve health, prevent aging, and enhance neuronal function.

Climate change and wellness

The vast expanse of Picuales found in Andalusia represents a true green lung in Spain, helping to combat climate change and reduce CO2 emissions.

It's the only ingredient in our cuisine that can boast of being both a millennia-old tradition and a wellness trend. In every drop, we find artisanal wisdom and promises of health for the future.

Sustainable future

Little by little the Picual variety has found its place on the international map,
being increasingly in demand for its great stability, which makes it maintain
its quality qualities for longer and due to its high polyphenol content.

Highly in demand in the Asian market and increasingly in the American market.

With 150,000 tons exported annually, this "green gold" keeps Spain's rural economy alive and tempts palates from Tokyo to New York.

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