Bariani Extra Virgin Olive Oil is estate grown on a single California Orchard using manzanillo and mission olives. It is produced using an old-world Italian method, yielding a richer, more complex flavor than most olive oils.
The Bariani family has origins deep rooted in the Northern Italian region of Lombardy. Coming from a long line of entrepreneurs and artisans, the family’s ideals have never changed and commitment undeterred. The family emigrated to Sacramento, California in 1990 and quickly started producing extra virgin olive oil from the small olive orchard that surrounded their home.
Being faithful to their new homeland, they decided to produce extra virgin olive oil from the indigenous Manzanillo and Mission olive cultivars which deliver an olive oil with a fragrance and taste true to its terroir.
An important aspect of their extra virgin olive oil is that it will differ in flavor and taste every year due to their traditional extraction process.
However, you will always find the same subtle characteristics that differentiate their olive oil from any other and accommodate even the most discriminating palate.
This incredible oil contains a stunning concentration of polyphenols measuring 989 mg/kg. It is a great complement to any food and a perfect choice on any special occasion.
The production of extra virgin olive oil starts with the careful caretaking of their olive orchards. Nothing has been neglected since the start. The olive harvest begins in October, when the olives are still green, up until the end of December, when the olives reach their ripeness and are black.
The olives are hand-harvested to avoid bruising and other damage caused by mechanical harvesters. As the olives arrive at the olive mill, they are immediately cleaned and washed to remove debris before being crushed. The resulting olive paste from the crusher is subsequently uniformly mixed, and its oil is extracted. This extra virgin olive oil remains cold extracted and unfiltered to preserve its raw qualities and stored in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks until bottling.
Heat and water are some of olive oil's most dangerous enemies. The complete cold extraction of the oil through the use of presses gives extra virgin olive oil a bio nutritional superiority, organoleptic superiority, and a better conservation period than any other oil.
Bariani Olive Oil is committed to sustainable practices. One example is that leftovers from olive oil extraction are used for compost and animal feed to help eliminate waste.
Usage: Shake well before using. For the best flavor and benefits, use within 60 days of opening.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place in its original bottle.
Latest test results:
Peroxide value 5.23 meq/kg
Ultraviolet Absorption
K225 2.646
K232 1.865
K270 0.160
Delta K -0.0060
Polyphenols 643 mg/kg
Pyropheophytines 2.8%
Isomeric Diacylglycerols
1,2-Diglycerides 86.8%
Free fatty acid 0.14%
FDA Disclaimer: The Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated these statements. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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