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2020 Edition 2020 EDITION Olive Oils from A-Z, Facts Tips, Experiences, Awards Table Olives WWW.EVOOSA.CO.ZA 67 VELDRIFT 49 Lions Creek LEEU GAMKA ST HELENA BAY Mount Ceder KRUIDFONTEIN N1 PIKETBERG WESTERN CAPE VREDENBURG SALDANHA . N7 PORTERVILLE 27 Andante LANGEBAAN 75 O for Olives 53 Prince Albert Olives 64 Adhara MATJIESFONTEIN LAINGSBURG PRINCE ALBERT N1 RIEBEEK-WEST TULBAGH TOUWS RIVER KLAARSTROOM YZERFONTEIN 31 Darling Olives 68 DARLING Olive Boutique 67 RIEBEEK-KASTEEL Waverley Hills CERES De Rustica 33 MALMESBURY LADISMITH DE RUST ZOAR 37 CALITZDORP 66 Hildenbrand Klipvlei OUDTSHOORN WELLINGTON WORCESTER 61 UNIONDALE 59 Willow Creek Vesuvio 51 N7 Olive Factory PAARL 55 ROBERTSON 65 MONTAGU 29 Babylonstoren Rio Largo 41 43 N1 Exdiem 66 Lamara Lapithos Marbrin Hellobox 74 Tokara 57 FRANSCHHOEK BONNIEVALE STELLENBOSCH Mardouw 45 BARRYDALE 64 Chaloner GEORGE CAPE TOWN VILLIERSDORP GROOT 47 N2 KNYSNA N2 Morgenster GREYTON SWELLENDAM RIVERSDALE BRAKRIVIER STORMSVLEI HEIDELBERG RIVIERSONDEREND N2 MOSSEL BAY GRABOUW CALEDON Bakenshoogte 64 39 ALBERTINIA BOTRIVIER 64 Anysbos 68 Kransfontein Gabriëlskloof 65 65 Kleinbergskloof 65 35 Greenleaf Oudewerfskloof Hemelrand WITSAND STILBAAI HERMANUS JONGENSFONTEIN STANFORD NAPIER BREDASDORP GANSBAAI The farms highlighted with the ARNISTON yellow dot offer EVOO Experiences. See page 14 for details L’AGULHAS ICONS Technical Info: Number of Trees SA Olive is proud to partner with the Guide to Extra Virgin Litres Produced Olive Oil in South Africa (EVOOSA) in showcasing the local olive industry. Terroir/Soils Cultivars Grown With its year-on-year growth, the South African olive industry can no longer be called a fringe industry, and with the increased focus on superior quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil via the CTC Styles Produced programme, producers are writing many success stories, as recognised by numerous international Awards accolades. SA Olive’s strategy is to continue educating and encouraging consumers to seek out top quality South African Extra Virgin Olive Oil as their EVOO of choice! Buy Online What makes Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) so special? Other Products Find us online at: CONTENTS Well, besides its ancient historical significance and Experiences: www.evoosa.co.za FACTS & TIPS 3 incredible medicinal properties, EVOO is simply the Tasting Let’s get social: Restaurant healthiest, tastiest and most versatile oil in the world. We @extravirginoliveoilsouthafrica AWARDS 17 Wine invite you to discover this life enhancing elixir and the @evoosouthafrica Accommodation #evoosa OLIVE OILS 23 culture that surrounds it in the pages that follow... Functions Get in touch: Activities [email protected] OLIVES 71 THE GUIDE TO EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL IN SOUTH AFRICA (EVOOSA). 7th EDITION. HARVEST 2019 PUBLISHED BY SUNSWEPT PUBLISHING © 2019 SUNSWEPT PUBLISHING - All rights reserved. This guide is copyright and no part Glynis van Rooyen of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior 082 775 8843 - [email protected] written consent of the publisher. Every effort has been made to ensure the information PO Box 1216, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa contained in this guide is accurate at the time of going to press. Some details, however, DESIGNED BY Michael van Rooyen (www.michaelvanrooyen.com) are subject to change and the publisher accepts no responsibility for any inaccuracies, Sandra Slabbert ([email protected]) loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by any person using this guide as a reference. 3 WHAT IS EVOO? WHAT ARE THE STYLES? EVOO (pronounced ee-voo) is Extra Virgin Olive Oil - the highest grade of virgin olive oil, derived by cold extraction Extra Virgin Olive Oil comes in 3 styles, which is usually indicated on the label. The style is dictated by the cultivar (below 30°C), without the use of solvents or refining methods. What makes it “extra” virgin is a little more technical: of the olive and the degree of ripeness when the oil is extracted. Generally, the greener the olive, the more on sensory analysis it shows no defects (superior taste and aroma), and on chemical analysis shows a free acidity of peppery or pungent the flavour, which enhances bold flavours in food. The more delicate the oil, the more it adds no more than 0.8% (indicator of quality) and peroxides lower than 20 meq/kg (indicator of freshness). nuance and lifts textures in food. Use different styles of oil to achieve the optimum flavour combination in various recipes. Keep trying different oils and find your own favourites. EXTRA... VIRGIN... Before chemical testing, Virgin Olive Oil Only pure oil from the olive, processed at was the best we could get, but now we’re a temperature below 30°C (cold pressed/ able to add the “Extra” indicating the highest extracted) with no additives or defects. standard of purity, freshness and taste. Stored in tanks free of oxygen and light. DELICATE MEDIUM INTENSE Subtle, fresh and fruity in A good balance of fruity, Very fruity and pungent taste and aroma. peppery aftertaste and with a strong bite of OLIVE... OIL... bitter or a pungent bitterness. mouthfeel Olives of different cultivars are picked Roughly 18% of the olive is the oil. This golden Best as a replacement for butter; Best for salad dressings, pastry, Best for cheese sauces, swirling at varying degrees of ripeness, usually a essence is extracted mechanically from the pulp drizzling on bread, salads and pasta and sauces. Braising and into soup, cooking lamb, beef and combination of green, half-ripe and ripe, and water. There is no EVOO that comes from roast vegetables; in baking and casseroles of fish, chicken and pork casseroles or roasts. Basting and crushed as soon as possible after picking. a second extraction or press. for mayonnaise. meat. brinjals and roasting potatoes. VIRGIN OLIVE OIL is a natural, unrefined oil, processed at WHAT IS NOT FLAVOURED/INFUSED EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OILS... EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL? higher temperatures resulting in a much lower quality oil. It is not as tasty or as healthy as EVOO. The purists will say there is no such thing, because anything added to Extra Virgin Olive Oil negates OLIVE OIL / PURE OLIVE OIL / LIGHT OLIVE OIL are refined olive the definition (no additives). However, cooks and consumers love the delicious nuances of an oils occasionally blended with a minimal amount of Extra POMACE OIL is extracted from the pulp left over from the first infused oil and international competitions even have awards for them. Virgin Olive Oil. They look the part and cost less but are simply press and is not fit for human consumption. It is generally Popular infusions include garlic, rosemary, chilli, lemon and sun-dried tomato. not as good for you. used for making soap or as fuel. 5 HEALTH BENEFITS HOW TO BUY AND STORE The regular and generous consumption of EVOO is a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet, which has been Whenever possible, buy direct from the farm for the freshest oil and the opportunity to taste it at source. scientifically accepted as one of the healthiest diets in the world! EVOO is a rich source of antioxidants and See our map on the first page for the locations of producers. Immerse yourself in the EVOO experience and feel mono-unsaturated fats or “good” fats. Use EVOO everyday to enjoy the health benefits of this golden elixir. the passion in the product. Otherwise, look for these pointers on the label at your local deli or supermarket... BRAIN HEART & BLOOD Slows down decline in Protects against heart disease EXTRA VIRGIN WHERE IT IS MADE memory and cognitive The producer verifies that the oil is in fact Why buy imported oil when our producers functions Keeps cardiovascular system free from build-up Extra Virgin - not virgin, refined or blended offer the best quality, freshest oil, and your Protects against oil. It is the pure, unadulterated juice of the purchase supports local agriculture and Reduces bad cholesterol Alzheimer’s olive - cold pressed and no additives. creates employment. It’s a win-win situation! Reduces depression Reduces possibility of strokes Lowers blood pressure Reduces risk of Type 2 DIGESTION diabetes DATE OF HARVEST THE CTC SEAL Prevents intestinal ischemia Unlike wine, Extra Virgin Olive Oil does not This is the official seal of the SA Olive and associated organ damage improve with age. Two years from the date of Association and means that the producer has Helps to protect against CELLS harvest is the maximum age for the best health Committed to Compliance with strict quality chronic colitis Reduces toxin-induced and flavour benefits. Fresh is best! standards and that the oil has been approved. stress in liver cells Aids digestion and reduces constipation Protects against breast, STORAGE prostate and colon cancer LIGHT, HEAT AND AIR ARE THE ENEMIES... Enhances hair, skin and BONES nails • Buy in quantities you will use while the oil is still fresh. Protects bones and combats • Preferably buy in dark bottles or vacuum packs. Close the lid tightly. osteoporosis • Store in a cool, dark place to minimise the effects of heat and light. • Do not refrigerate – it is unnecessary and the oil will turn cloudy. 7 HOW TO TASTE EVOO HOW TO COOK WITH EVOO See the highlighted farms on our map to find farms where you can exercise your taste buds and buy at source. Once you realise how tasty and how good Extra Virgin Olive Oil is for you, it will be an essential in your pantry. Or try it at home - have an oil tasting party with friends. Try the three styles of oil, starting with Delicate, then You might even want to stock the different styles. Contrary to the myth (busted!), EVOO is the most resistant to Mild and finally Intense. Use sliced apple to cleanse your palate between tastings.
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