O-Med Extra Virgin Olive Oil Picual, 250ml

O-Med's Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a single-varietal oil made from Picual olives grown on the family's groves in Ácula, in the Granada province of Andalusia. Founded in 2010 by Juande and Paula, O-Med presses this bold, intensely fruity oil using cold-extraction methods, giving it flavours of fresh cut grass and aromatic herbs, finished with a genuine peppery kick. This 250ml tin is a practical size for the kitchen, and its opaque packaging protects the oil from light, one of the main causes of an olive oil losing its freshness.

Picual is the boldest of O-Med's two olive oils, with enough character to hold its own against strong flavours. Use it wherever you want the olive oil itself to come through – drizzled over meats, tomatoes and full-bodied cheeses, stirred through soups and stews, or finishing a bowl of pasta.

Recipes to try using this ingredient:

• Cantabrian Anchovies with Red Peppers, Garlic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  

Why we love it:

• Made from 100% Picual olives, a variety known for its bold, intensely fruity character – cut grass, aromatic herbs and a genuine peppery finish
  
• Cold-pressed to preserve its natural antioxidants and polyphenols
  
• Robust enough to pair with meats, tomatoes, full-bodied cheese, soups, stews and pasta without being lost
  
• The compact tin is a practical size for regular kitchen use, and its opaque packaging helps protect the oil from light, keeping it fresher for longer once opened
  
• Made by O-Med, a family-owned producer that has worked these olive groves in Ácula, Granada, since 2010
  

How to use:

• Drizzle generously over sliced tomatoes, full-bodied cheese or cured meats
  
• Stir through soups, stews and pasta sauces for a peppery, herbaceous finish
  
• Use as the base for a garlicky dressing, such as with Cantabrian anchovies and roasted peppers
  
• Drizzle over Spanish stews such as chorizo, white bean and potato stew for a peppery finishing touch
  

More information:

• 250ml tin
  
• Naturally gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian
  
• Store in a cool, dark place away from direct light and heat
  
• Allergens: None
  
• Ingredients: Superior category extra virgin olive oil obtained directly from olives and solely by mechanical means

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