Olive Oil Types And Usage

The harvest made when the green color of the olives starts to change is called as 'Early Harvest'. Olive oils obtained from olives collected during this period generally contain low oleic acid (such as 0.2-0.3%) and high polyphenols. Olive oils have varying levels of bitterness and burning, depending on the olive type and harvest.

The high levels of antioxidants and polyphenols, also known as biophenols, in olive oil increase the bitterness level.

Olive oil should be stored at room temperature and in cool environments, away from sunlight. Olive oil, which does not start to freeze below +10 degrees, does not lose its properties after melting.

The color of olive oil is between yellow and green and may vary depending on the type of olive and harvest time.

It is not correct to speculate about the quality of olive oil by looking at its color.

Olive oils are classified in terms of factors such as production method and acidity level.

It is divided into three main groups in terms of production stage;

  1. NATURAL OLIVE OIL produced naturally by cold pressing method
  2. REFINED OLIVE OIL produced by going through various refining processes
  3. RIVIERA OLIVE OIL produced in a mixture of natural and refined olive oil.
NATURAL OLIVE OIL is divided into two types in terms of acidity.
a. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Extra virgin olive oil is the most healthy and delicious type of olive oil and is produced by cold pressing and without exposure to any chemicals, with a maximum of 0.8% according to the International and Turkish Food Codex free acidity (as oleic acid) level. The peroxide value is at most 20. (It is specified in the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Food Safety Office (EFSA) regulations.)

KÜPYAG produces Extra Virgin Olive Oil in compliance with many Turkish and International standards such as FDA, ISO, KOSHER and having these certificates.

Moreover; Olive oil, which is obtained from trees where no chemicals are mixed into its soil, water, fertilizer, and produced without any chemical stages, is called ORGANIC NATURAL EXTRA OLIVE OIL. Soil, production process and product are certified and inspected by Authorized Organic Certified institutions.

KÜPYAG has organic olive processing and packaging certificate and can produce extra virgin, organic extra virgin olive oil.

Areas of use: It is used for breakfast, salads, all cold and hot meals, and all kinds of cakes and pastries. Natural extra virgin olive oil is the most perfect and healthiest type of olive oil.

b. Virgin Olive Oil

It is a natural olive oil with a free acidity level between 0.8% and 2.0 grams. The bitterness level of this olive oil is less than that of extra virgin olive oil.

Virgin olive oil is the most valuable oil after Extra Virgin Olive Oil and is rich in vitamins and minerals.

KÜPYAG produces Virgin Olive Oil in compliance with many Turkish and International standards such as FDA, ISO, KOSHER and having these certificates.

2- REFINED OLIVE OIL (REFINED OLIVE OIL):

It is a type of olive oil that is produced by various processes without causing any change in the structure of the olive, and has a free acidity level of at most 0.3%. KüpYAĞ does not produce refined olive oil.

Areas of use: Refined olive oils are mostly used in hot dishes and frying.

3- RIVIERA OLIVE OILS (PURE OLIVE OIL)

It is a type of olive oil that is obtained by mixing refined olive oil and natural olive oil in different proportions and has a free fatty acidity degree of maximum 1.0%. KüpYAĞ does not produce refined olive oil.

Areas of Usage : Refined olive oils are mostly used in hot dishes and frying.

POMACY OIL (POMACE OLIVE OIL)

It is a type of oil that is not considered an olive oil class, but is obtained as a result of the second pressing and refining of the olive oil pulp. Refined Pomace Oil is used by fast food companies (for frying) and cosmetics companies.

How Olive Oil Is Produced?
In KÜPYAG, which processes olives with the cold-pressed system without using any chemicals or enzymes, high quality and healthy olive oils are produced by following the processes below.
Benefits Of Olive Oil For Human Health
Olive oil, which does not contain protein, salt, carbohydrates and cholesterol, is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Therefore, it has many benefits.