Olive oil

Discover the five types of Zh. olive oil in the flavors: basil, lemon, red pepper, peppery green and mild neutral. The olive oils are prepared with fresh herbs, fresh from Dutch soil. Enthusiastic? Read on, discover the unique flavors of our olive oils and be inspired by the possibilities and recipes.

What is Olive Oil?

Olive oil is a vegetable oil that is extracted from the flesh and pits of olives. It is an important product in Mediterranean cuisine and is known for its healthy properties. It is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, namely about 70%. Olive oil also contains a lot of vitamin E. It is therefore ideal for use in cooking, baking and roasting.

Different types of olive oil

Olive oil comes in many different types, such as extra virgin, regular and refined. As a result, the process also differs in making the oils. The process always starts with pressing the olives. These olives are then heated or not. This depends on the type of oil that is made. At Zuivelhoeve We also have different types of olive oil, all of which are made in the Netherlands.

We have developed five types of olive oil with different flavours. So there is always a favourite for everyone!

• Mild olive oil: It is a refined olive oil and has a higher smoke point than the extra virgin variety. That makes this oil very suitable for baking and frying.
• Basil: The oil with basil is an extra virgin olive oil. The basil is grown in Amsterdam and the Beemster, so the oil contains products from our own soil. This ensures that the quality is always monitored.
• Citroen: Our olive oil lemon is a soft and tasty extra virgin olive oil with lemon flavor. Just like basil, the lemon is from Dutch soil. That makes the product extra special.
• Peppery green: The olive oil peppery green is a Spanish extra virgin olive oil, made from Picual olives from Andalusia. The oil is flavored with hints of green pepper, which keeps the taste light and fruity.
• Red pepper: Our red pepper olive oil is a refined oil that is perfect for adding some spice to your dishes.

Tips with olive oil

Nowadays, olive oil is an indispensable part of our kitchen. But not everything is extracted from the product that is in it. All our oils are delicious to use as a dressing in a salad or to dip a tasty sandwich in. It is a real addition to your salad or sandwich.

Furthermore, the lemon variant is perfect to put on a fried fish, while the basil oil is very suitable for the burrata. The red pepper flavor is perfect to add some spice to your dishes, such as on roasted vegetables, pizzas or pasta sauces. If you like less spice, you can go for the peppery green option.

For more inspiration you can always look at our delicious recipes!