Description: Spain produces almost 30% of the world's olive oil and approximately half of the world's olive production.There are over 250 varieties of spanish olives, most of which are found in Andalusia.
spain (2613) spanish (1542) queen (600) olive (443) andalusia (116) manzanilla (22) picual (19) anchovies (17) anchovy (12)
The combination of a long, temperate growing season, perfect soils and a rich heritage of growing expertise has led to Spain's reputation as the world's premier producer and exporter of quality olives and oils . Spain produces almost 30% of the world's olive oil and approximately half of the world's olive production.There are over 250 varieties of spanish olives , most of which are found in Andalusia.
When olives are stuffed with anchovies their fruity taste is perfectly complemented with the salty essence of the sea. Anchovy stuffed olives are an ideal spanish snack. Great as a tapa on its own, or tossed into a salad to add a mediterranean touch, spanish olives really are hard to resist.
Spanish olive oils contain no cholesterol. They are a great source of monounsaturated fat, iron, vitamin E, copper, as well as dietary fiber. Snacking on spanish olives rather than nuts or crisps is a great healthy alternative.