O-Med Yuzu Infused Arbequina Olive Oil, 250ml

O-Med Yuzu Infused Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil is cold-pressed at the García family's mill in Ácula, Granada, where fresh yuzu peel from their own orchard is crushed together with mild Arbequina olives in the same batch. Although yuzu is best known as a Japanese citrus, this isn't a bought-in essence - the fruit is grown, picked and milled on O-Med's Andalucían estate alongside the olives themselves. The result is a naturally fragrant oil: soft, fruity Arbequina with a lifted, floral citrus brightness that's closer to mandarin than sharp lemon.

It earns its place at the table wherever you'd reach for a squeeze of citrus but want something rounder. Drizzle it over freshly shucked scallops or a plate of cured salmon, whisk it into a ponzu-style dressing for a crab or noodle salad, or finish a bowl of steamed greens just before serving so the aroma lifts straight off the plate. It's just as good stirred through natural yoghurt with honey, or drizzled over a plain sponge or olive oil cake in place of a citrus glaze.

Why we love it:

• The yuzu is grown, not imported - O-Med's own citrus orchard sits on the same Ácula estate as their olive groves, so the peel goes straight into the mill rather than being added afterwards as an essence
  
• Olives and yuzu peel are crushed together in the same batch, an agrumato-style method that captures the citrus oils at their freshest
  
• Made with Arbequina, one of the mildest, fruitiest Spanish olive varieties, giving a naturally soft, low-bitterness base for the citrus to sit on
  
• Family-run since 2004, when the García family took over the mill in Ácula, Granada; olives are picked early and cold-extracted to protect flavour and aroma

How to use:

• Drizzle 1-2 teaspoons over just-seared scallops, prawns or a fillet of white fish right before serving, so the citrus aroma isn't lost to the heat
  
• Whisk 2 tablespoons into 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and a squeeze of lime for a quick ponzu-style dipping sauce for sashimi or dumplings
  
• Finish steamed asparagus, tenderstem broccoli or a bowl of plain rice with a light drizzle just before serving
  
• Stir a teaspoon through natural yoghurt or crème fraîche as a bright finish alongside a fruit salad or spiced dessert

More information:

• O-Med, family-run olive oil producer based at Ácula, Granada, Andalucía
  
• 250ml bottle
  
• Suitable for vegetarians and vegans; naturally gluten-free
  
• Store in a cool, dark place away from sunlight; reseal after opening and use within a few months
  
• Allergens: None
  
• Ingredients: Extra virgin olive oil, yuzu (10%)