Goya Spain Oils, Olives and Capers are the pillars of production for Goya Spain. In addition to these are new products such as Vinegars and Gazpacho, with which we bring the roots and flavours to the Mediterranean Diet to all corners of the world.

The olive, botanical name Olea europaea, meaning 'European olive', is a species of small tree or shrub in the family Oleaceae, found traditionally in the Mediterranean Basin.

GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil is mainly extracted from the Hojiblanca, Picual, Arbequina and Manzanilla varieties. Consuming our Extra Virgin Olive Oil is highly recommended for its health benefits.

GOYA® Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil has been ranked among the top five best organic olive oils worldwide for its premium quality and outstanding flavor.

Spain In terms of virgin olive oil exports, Spain is the largest producer and exporter of olive oil in the world, followed by Italy, Morocco, and Portugal. Greece, Tunisia, and Turkey are also significant olive oil-producing and exporting countries.

Sakellaropoulos' Masterpiece Blend EVOO, the product which was awarded the first place worldwide for 2022, broke a new record of points in its category, gathering 652.13 points, when in 2021, in the first year of its release, it was awarded the second place worldwide.

Olive oil is an important cooking oil in countries surrounding the Mediterranean, and it forms one of the three staple food plants of Mediterranean cuisine, the other two being wheat (as in pasta, bread, and couscous) and the grape, used as a dessert fruit and for wine.

olive oil, oil extracted from the fleshy part of the ripened fruit of the olive tree, Olea europaea. Olive oil varies in colour from clear yellow to golden; some varieties obtained from unripe fruit have a greenish tinge.

To avoid any damage to the fruit, GOYA® Green Olives are hand-picked before they begin their ripening cycle (between September and October). Once harvested, the olives undergo a treatment to eliminate their natural bitterness and are then stored in brine.

Manzanilla Olives, Water, Pureed Pimiento, Salt, Lactic Acid, Sodium Alginate and Guar Gum.

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• It decreases the risk of cardiovascular problems.
• It helps reduce and control cholesterol.
• It is an important antioxidant: it helps lipoproteins to be more resistant to oxidation, determining for the development of coronary and vascular diseases.

• Oleev Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
• Del Monte Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
• Figaro Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
• Borges Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
• DiSano Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
• Sol 100% Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
• Colavita Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
• Rafael Salgado Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

The World's Best Olive Oils 2023

• Casa Juncal. Spain. Picual. Medium.
• La Madonnuccia. Italy. Organic. Frantoio.
• Edizione Limitata XIII Canto. Italy. Organic.
• Perica Oblica. Croatia. Oblica.
• Ča Istarska Bjelica. Croatia. Istrian Bjelica.
• Oliveira da Serra Gourmet. Portugal. Medium.
• Verde Divino. Spain. Organic.
• BioOrto Peranzana. Italy. Organic.

Italy, Spain, and Greece are probably the three most well-known, though Croatia and Turkey have also produced some of the highest rated oils in recent years. In the United States, California churns out some great olive oils, though states like Texas, Arizona, and Georgia are also growing suppliers.

Pure olive oil might sound like it is a higher grade than extra virgin olive oil, but the opposite is true. Pure olive oil has undergone refining processing using chemicals, heat and/or other methods to remove undesirable compounds and improve the smell and taste of the olive oil.

Olive oil comes from the olive fruit and contains monounsaturated fatty acids. Fatty acids in olive oil seem to decrease cholesterol levels and have anti-inflammatory effects. Olive oil is commonly used in foods. As medicine, people most commonly use olive oil for heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure.