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Extra Virgin Olive Oils

Olives are stone fruits, like cherries and plums. So real extra virgin olive oil is fresh-squeezed fruit juice – seasonal, perishable, and never better than the first few weeks it was pressed.

Don’t pay much attention to the color of an oil. Good oils come in all shades, from vivid green to gold to pale straw, and official tasters actually use colored glasses to avoid prejudicing themselves in favor of greener oils. Both in flavor and aroma, genuine extra virgin oils have, a marked fruitiness reminiscent of fresh olives, and typically have some level of bitterness and pungency (pepperiness at the back of the throat). In great oils these characteristics are harmoniously balanced, together with complex aromas, flavors, and aftertastes that bloom gradually on the senses.

Why the push for chemistry? According to a recent study by the UC Davis Olive Center, 73 percent of the top five brands of imported extra virgin olive oil failed to meet accepted international standards for extra virgin.

Each extra virgin olive oil we sell at our shops are bottled fresh daily and meet exacting chemistry which we proudly display on each product description card. All extra virgin olive oils at Gustare go above and beyond the IOOC (International Olive OIl Council) testing standard that leaves out key points such as freshness and analytics ensuring quality such as DAGs and PPP levels. These key factors objectively determine an oil worthiness.

The Gustare Promise Our naturally infused olive oils consist of the freshest possible super-premium extra virgin olive oil base combined with high quality natural GMO free extracts.

White and Dark Balsamic
Condimento Vinegars

Dark Balsamic Condimento

Gustare dark balsamic condimento is of the highest quality and is crafted in Modena, Italy. Made with an exceptionally high percentage of Italian Lambrusco, Sangiovese and Trebbiano grapes that are slowly cooked to create the highest quality grape must base. The must is then combined with barrel-aged Sangiovese wine vinegar to start the acetification process. The end result is the most premium example of an extremely high-quality balsamic condimento that pairs well with almost every olive oil in our store. It is the knowledge and skill of the artisan that ultimately makes the greatest balsamic condimento. As with winemaking, balsamic vinegar masters aim for particular flavors—a balance of juniper, oak and cherry wood flavors the perfect balance between sweet and sour.

White Balsamic Condimento

White Balsamic undergoes the same cooking process as our dark balsamic but is aged in stainless steel vats. The result is a crisp, tart vinegar with a touch of sweetness and 5% acidity.

The Gustare Promise

Our naturally infused balsamic condimento is certified to come from Modena, Italy and contain only natural ingredients and no artificial flavorings or chemical enhancements.

Your Health

Olive Oil Metabolizes Fat and Sugar
Olive oil helps the body to metabolize fat and sugar in an effective way so that the fat does not accumulate on the abdomen. If you have belly fat and are trying to lose weight,  adding olive oil to your diet changes the metabolism of your body so that you will start to burn belly fat accumulated more quickly.
Olive Oil Reduces Risk of Cancer
Polyphenols reduce cancer risk by lowering inflammation and cellular proliferation.
Olive Oil Lowers Risk of Heart Disease
Researchers have discovered genes that, when activated, either increase or reduce your chances for metabolic syndrome, the name for a group of risk factors that together increase the risk for heart disease, America’s No. 1 killer. Fresh, high-polyphenol olive oil affects these genes in a positive way, reducing your risk for heart disease.
Balsamic Vinegar Reduces Risk of Heart Attack
Balsamic vinegar is low in saturated fat and is believed to reduce cholesterol. Moreover, since it is low in sodium, it enhances heart health and reduces high blood pressure.
Balsamic Vinegar Aids Digestion
The polyphenols in balsamic vinegar stimulate the activity of pepsin enzyme in the body.  Pepsin is a digestive enzyme, which helps break proteins into smaller units (amino acids).  Moreover, these polyphenols also assist the intestine in absorbing amino acids expeditiously. Efficient amino acid absorption enables the body to utilize it for cell building, repair, and other body maintenance work. Thus, balsamic vinegar aids the digestion process.
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