The olives are the aperitif par excellence that any Spanish family enjoys before sharing lunch or dinner. They never fail, they are loved by the youngest and the oldest, they are delicious and very healthy. In addition, they can be incorporated into any dietbecause of its multiple benefits.
Origin
Since Roman and Phoenician times, olives have been used to extract oil. Already in the 1st century began to be eaten as an aperitif. However, it was only later that the exploitation of this fruit made it famous in the world. all over Europe by studying its benefits and contributions to the famous Mediterranean diet. Thus, in Andalusia and Extremadura, the fruit began to be consumed more assiduously, coming to be more commonly known as olives from Seville.
Types of olives aliñadas Escamilla:
- Traditional dressing.
- Gazpacha.
- Grandma's Recipe dressing. With natural peppers, garlic, spices such as cayenne or thyme, wine vinegar...
Benefits of olives:
- They are nutritiouswith high levels of sodium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron and iodine.
- They provide calcium and have components antioxidants.
- Contribute amino acidsand important vitamins.
- They contain oleic, linoleic and arachidonic acid, essential polyunsaturated fatty acids, which regulate the immune and hormonal systems, and prevent heart diseases.
- Contain very few calories.
- High content of fibre.
As you can see, we find a wide range of possibilities, both in seasoning as in the type of olive. In addition, with our varieties you can enjoy an also a gourmet olivewith a unique taste and quality.
This small snack improves us in health It is also a symbol of time spent with friends and family around the table.
That is why we must never stop valuing the products that we are given by "our land".. Whether or not they are seasoned by its characteristic flavour or for their benefits, incorporate olives into your daily routine.
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