Sensory profile
Green tomato leaf, wood, herbaceous. Firm bitterness and a pronounced peppery finish (oleocanthal). Recognisable even in blends.
Varietal
Picual olive: why the world's most-planted varietal drives EVOO programs
Picual accounts for roughly a quarter of world olive oil production and the majority of Andalusia's groves. Understanding its profile helps buyers spec the right EVOO for retail, HoReCa and industrial use.
Polyphenols and stability
Naturally high polyphenol content (300–800 mg/kg) gives Picual the longest natural shelf life of the major Spanish varietals. Ideal for own-brand programs shipping globally.
Harvest window
October to January in Andalusia. Early harvest (Oct–Nov) yields the most intense, peppery, high-polyphenol oil; later harvest is milder and higher yield.
Culinary fit
Excellent for cooking, roasting and dressings. Robust enough to stand up to grilled fish and red meat; balanced enough for finishing.
NostraMareFoods Picual
Single-varietal Picual from Andalusia, cold-pressed within 6 hours of harvest, free acidity ≤ 0.4 %. Available in 250 ml, 500 ml, 1 L glass and 5 L HoReCa.
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