Discover the health benefits of Spanish olives and learn how to include them in your daily diet to take advantage of their properties. Find out!
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- What are the benefits of Spanish olives?
- Types of Spanish Olives
- Best Spanish olive brands
- How can I incorporate Spanish olives into my daily diet?
Spanish olives are one of the most consumed snacks in our country, in Your Spanish Shop we have all kinds of varieties of Spanish olives, as well as other pickled products such as lupins, chilli peppers, gherkins and spring onions.
What are the benefits of Spanish olives?
Olives are an essential food in the Mediterranean diet, due to their many health benefits, among which we highlight the following.
- Rich in antioxidants: Olives are rich in antioxidants, which help protect the body against free radical damage and reduce the risk of chronic diseases...
- Helps lower cholesterol: Olives contain healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which can help lower blood cholesterol levels and prevent heart disease.
- Brain health: Olives contain omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which are essential for cognitive function and brain health. They also contain phenolic compounds that can improve brain function and prevent age-related cognitive decline.
- Helps reduce inflammation: Olives contain anti-inflammatory compounds, which can reduce inflammation and prevent chronic diseases such as arthritis.
- Promotes good digestive health: Olives are rich in fibre, which can help promote good digestive health
- Helps maintain strong bones: Olives are rich in calcium, iron and other important minerals that are essential for maintaining strong bones and preventing osteoporosis.
- Helps control weight: Olives are rich in healthy fats, which can help control appetite and reduce food intake.
Types of Spanish Olives
In the catalogue of Your Spanish Shop we have the main brands of Spanish olives. The main varieties that you can find in our online shop are the following.
- Hojiblanca Olive: Originally from the province of Malaga, this olive is one of the most consumed varieties in Spain. It has a firm texture, juicy flesh and a slightly bitter taste.
- Picual olive: The Picual olive is the most widely cultivated variety in Spain, especially in Andalusia. It is known for its high oleic acid content and for being one of the most heat-resistant olives. Its flavour is bitter and a little spicy.
- Arbequina olive: This olive variety originates from Catalonia and is considered one of the best table olives. Its flavour is mild and delicate.
- Manzanilla olive: Originally from the province of Seville, this olive is very popular all over the world due to its unique taste and texture. It has a mild and slightly sweet taste.
- Gordal Olive: This variety is known for being the largest olive in the world. Its flavour is mild and its texture is firm.
- Empeltre Olive: Originally from Aragon, this olive is known for its delicate flavour and smooth texture. It is mainly used for the production of olive oil.
- Cornicabra olive: This olive variety originates from the province of Toledo and is known for its high oleic acid content and slightly bitter taste.
In addition to the varieties of Spanish olives, their preparation allows you to taste all kinds of snacks, including olives stuffed with anchovies, cheese, olives with gherkin, pickled olives, etc. In Your Spanish Shop we offer you a wide variety of Spanish olive brands with all their original flavour.
Best Spanish olive brands
In Your Spanish Shop we include the best olives from the main Spanish olive brands, and we also ship internationally to countries in the European Union. Among the brands that you can find in our online shop, we can highlight La Española, one of the most recognized and sold all over the world; La Fragata, which offers a wide variety of gourmet olives with unique flavours; Sarasa, which has a wide range of pickled products or Josango, a brand specialised in olives and wholesale snacks.
All the Spanish olive brands we include in our catalogue have high quality products, which are also suitable to preserve their properties during international shipments.
How can I incorporate Spanish olives into my daily diet?
The consumption of Spanish olives is recommended due to their properties. We can incorporate this product into our diet in salads, as an accompaniment to meat and fish and even in desserts.
In Your Spanish Shop we offer you a wide variety of Spanish olives with denomination of origin. All shipments are managed to ensure that they comply with current regulations, in the case of olives, it is a product whose airtight packaging allows its contents to be perfectly preserved for several weeks.
If you want to enjoy the best olives from Spain with their original flavour, visit our online shop and enjoy your favourite olives with safe and fast international shipping.