There are so many things we love about extra virgin olive oil, made from the very first pressing of olives, unrefined and extracted without the use of any chemicals or heat. The range of health benefits offered by this high-quality ingredient is right up there, and Marley Spoon’s in-house Dietitian, Rachel Scoular, is a particularly big fan.
“Extra virgin olive oil contains unique natural antioxidants and other healthy plant compounds and is naturally free from trans fats, so cooking with extra virgin olive oil is one of the easiest ways to really improve your diet. You’ll reap the rewards for years to come, just by making that switch,” Rachel explains. “Extra virgin olive oil contains monounsaturated fats, linked to many health benefits. It’s also a source of vitamin E, antioxidants and helps with the absorption of fat soluble vitamins, namely vitamins A, D, E and K.”
While there are so many olive oil products out there, we’ve chosen to stock Market by Marley Spoon with goods made by Cobram Estate – a truly local brand, their olives are grown on the banks of the Murray River, and processed right here in Australia. This means that unlike imported options (which have travelled extremely long distances to reach supermarket shelves) their extra virgin olive oils offer the freshest antioxidants and the best of those uniquely Australian flavours.
We have two Cobram Estate products now available from Market by Marley Spoon: Cobram Estate Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, a fabulous ‘all-rounder’ in the kitchen for cooking everything from fish, vegetables and meats through to pasta sauces, or drizzling over salads, veggie dishes and in marinades and dressings; plus Cobram Estate Garlic Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil, which boasts a delicious fragrant aroma and is great as a baste for roast or grilled meats, in dressings and mayo, or as a flavour-packed ingredient in pasta sauces.
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