Organic Olive Oil – La Jienense

La Jiennense was born from the desire to offer a high-quality organic extra virgin olive oil, crafted from a careful selection of olives while keeping the product affordable for consumers. Its production follows a fully organic process that begins in the olive grove and ends with clean packaging, ensuring a natural oil that respects the environment.

This organic EVOO reflects the values of Aceites Vadolivo: commitment, sustainability, and respect for our roots. The name “La Jiennense” is also a tribute to the women of Jaén, who for generations have worked in the olive groves and made it possible for our province to become a global reference in olive oil.

General Features of the Organic Olive Oil – La Jiennense

The La Jiennense organic olive oil has been accredited and meets all the criteria that regulate and certify its origin in organic olive cultivation. There are a number of standards that an oil must meet to be considered organic:

Cultivation: In the organic olive groves used for La Jiennense, the use of chemical fertilizers, synthetic pesticides, additives, or antibiotics is not permitted, in order to protect the biological balance of the soil. Only organic products are used, supporting olive nutrition and natural pest control.
Harvesting and storage: The harvest must be carried out with maximum respect for the local habitat, protecting flora and fauna and avoiding any degradation of the ecosystem.
Processing: The olives and the extracted oil must not share spaces or come into contact with non-organic products, ensuring the purity of the EVOO throughout the entire process.
Packaging: La Jiennense must clearly display its organic certification, along with the European Union seal that certifies it has passed all relevant controls. Whenever possible, packaging is carried out through more artisanal processes. Although there are different types of organic EVOOs, they all share something essential: the product and its production are natural, healthy, and environmentally friendly. The flavor, intensity, and aroma will depend on the variety of organic olive used in its production. In any case, the result is a pure, balanced oil with all the intrinsic properties of the fruit.

What Uses Does La Jiennense Organic Olive Oil Have?

Regarding its use in the kitchen, La Jiennense organic olive oil behaves no differently from other extra virgin olive oils. Its excellent quality and clean flavor make it perfect for consuming raw as a dressing for salads, breakfasts, or cured meats. Thanks to its natural production, it preserves a pure taste and a balanced aroma, capable of enhancing any recipe.
Due to its high concentration of polyphenols, which make it more stable and resistant, it is also suitable for frying and cooking at high temperatures. Depending on the olive variety used, its aroma and fruitiness may show softer or more intense notes.

Benefits of La Jiennense Organic Olive Oil

We should not assume that this type of organic or biological oil is of higher quality or very different in flavor from another oil without certification. The taste, aroma, and quality depend on factors such as the olive variety, the ripening point, and the environment in which it is grown. The main difference of organic EVOO is its higher polyphenol content, which makes it more resistant to oxidation.

While it is true that an organic oil may offer superior nutritional value due to its high concentration of phenolic compounds, the benefits of consuming it are also closely linked to the consumer’s own mindset —their worldview, their environmental concerns, and their lifestyle philosophy. Of course, La Jiennense organic olive oil guarantees quality and food safety, being a product free of chemical residues and produced under environmentally respectful criteria.

La Jiennense organic olive oil is not only beneficial for consumer health, just like other extra virgin olive oils, but it also provides multiple environmental benefits: it optimizes natural resources, promotes sustainable practices, and maintains soil fertility, preventing pollution and supporting rural development. These factors make consuming La Jiennense organic olive oil a highly recommended option for those who value the planet, olive-growing traditions, and the values associated with responsible agriculture.