In today's market, many consumers are looking for flavored olive oils to enrich your dishes. However, not all products are made the same way or offer the same quality. In Llàgrimes del Canigó we elaborate infused olive oils handcrafted and with 100% natural ingredients. In contrast, most brands produce aromatic olive oils, which are obtained by adding artificial flavorings to olive oil.
But What's the difference between the two? And why is it important to know?
What is an infused olive oil?
Un infused olive oil It is obtained through an artisanal process in which the extra virgin olive oil along with natural ingredients such as herbs, spices, mushrooms or fruits in the same bottle, and is left to rest for 2 to 3 months before being sold. A temperature between 10ºC and 25ºC is always maintained and a dark environment away from direct light is used. This process allows the olive oil delicately absorb the aromas and flavors of these ingredients without altering their texture, quality or properties.
The result is a extra virgin olive oil with natural and authentic nuances, ideal to enhance your dishes without losing the essence of good olive oil.
This is how we produce our thyme oil:
What is an aromatic olive oil?
Instead, a aromatic olive oil It is produced simply by adding essences or aromas, often synthetic, to the olive oil. These types of products are not infused with real ingredients, and are usually made with olive oils low quality, where artificial flavors mask the defects of the base product.
The result can be a strong, but unnatural flavor, and far from the experience offered by a true infused extra virgin olive oil with real ingredients.
Our philosophy in Llàgrimes del Canigó
En Llàgrimes del Canigó, we are committed to respect for the product, authenticity and craftsmanship. All of our infused olive oils are made with extra virgin olive oil top quality and carefully selected natural products.
The only exception is ours black truffle and white truffle olive oils, which in addition to containing dehydrated truffle—which provides a subtle and elegant flavor—also incorporate a 100% natural truffle aroma, precisely chosen to achieve a perfect balance.
Our infused olive oils
In our collection you will find a selection of infused olive oils which stand out for their authentic flavor and artisanal process:
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Olive oil infused with thyme: fresh, herbal and perfect for meats, roasts and Mediterranean dishes.
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Olive oil infused with chili, garlic and pepper: Ideal for spicy food lovers, perfect for pasta, pizza or grilled meats.
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Olive oil infused with boletus: Deep, with notes of forest and earth, ideal for risottos, eggs, carpaccio or autumn dishes.
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Lemon-infused olive oil: refreshing and citrusy, perfect for fish, salads and marinades.
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Olive oil infused with basil: aromatic and herbaceous, excellent for Italian dishes, burratas or fresh tomatoes.
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Olive oil infused with garlic and parsley: Tasty and versatile, ideal for meats, potatoes, seafood or toast.
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Olive oil infused with black truffle: Elegant and sophisticated, with dehydrated truffle and natural truffle aroma that makes it ideal for gourmet dishes.
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Olive oil infused with white truffle: delicate, aromatic and luxurious, perfect for pastas, eggs, cheeses and more.
All these infused olive oils are available in our online store:
👉 Collection Llàgrimes del Canigó
Why choose infused olive oils?
Choose a infused olive oil is to opt for quality, authenticity and respect for the product. Unlike the aromatic olive oils, our products maintain all the properties of the extra virgin olive oil and offer a natural, round and balanced flavor.
In addition, they are a simple way to give a special touch to your dishes without giving up the benefits and quality of the real thing. olive oil.