To be SIQEV is to be an Extra Virgin Olive Oil that is balanced, traditional, delicious, healthy, and well cared for throughout the whole process. These characteristics set it apart from the rest of the EVOOs on the market and make it, on its own merits, the greatest synonym of excellence.
However, when we talk about excellence or perfection, some myths arise, such as: high price, low versatility, low stock in shops, or too short of an expiry date.
In this QvExtra! blog article, we debunk these and other similar myths so that we can place the focus on what really matters- because by choosing a SIQEV EVOO, you choose a delicious way of taking care of yourself every day. Don’t let them fool you!
Myth 1: “It is not suitable for everyday cooking”
One of the most widespread myths about SIQEV EVOO is its lack of versatility for cooking meals. Fortunately, it is very easy to debunk this myth, because a SIQEV EVOO can be used to prepare any recipe. That’s right – any.
The aroma, flavour and texture of our partners’ olive juices not only enhance our most elaborate dishes, but also make them even healthier. This includes frying.
Renowned chef Periko Ortega affirms that “I have been frying with SIQEV extra virgin olive oil for many years because it is healthier, tastier and, if you do the maths, it really is not more expensive”.
There must be a reason why he says so!
Myth 2: “It’s difficult to find in shops”
We are afraid that this is simply not true. Finding your favourite SIQEV is easier than it sounds. They are available in large supermarkets and department stores, but you can also buy them from the comfort of your own home (something that is highly valued these days). How do you do this? Through the numerous online shops that flood the internet.
Click here and meet our partners’ shops to get the best EVOO in the world at the best price.
Myth 3: “It is too expensive”
If you check the prices on their websites and consider Periko Ortega’s statement, you can easily see how this myth is debunked. When you buy a SIQEV EVOO, you are buying an Extra Virgin Olive Oil that is meticulously cared for, produced according to demanding quality standards, only using the best olives from the best olive groves, respecting the environment that surrounds it, offering the best and most protective packaging for its contents, and above all, with an unbeatable flavour.
Green grass, nature, care and consideration, the character of each variety… And all thanks to the commendable work of our farmers, who mill the fruit at its optimum harvesting time, ensuring that the temperature does not exceed 24ºC to prevent the loss of volatile compounds.
If you give these attributes the importance they deserve, a litre of SIQEV EVOO is actually very cheap. Check it out by clicking on the previous link!
Myth 4: “It makes you gain weight”
What better way to end this list of myths about EVOO than by talking about health!
We would agree that obesity is directly related to the ratio of calories ingested to calories burned. It is therefore not surprising to think that a high-calorie food such as EVOO makes us put on a few extra kilos.
However, its known satiating effect and the figures for obesity in countries where EVOO is not a common part of the diet incline us to think differently and, in this case, to debunk the myth.
In the United States, obesity exceeds 38.2%, in New Zealand 30.7% and around 27% in countries such as Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom.
SIQEV EVOO, backed by the Mediterranean diet, serves as a vehicle for adopting very healthy eating habits, enhancing the flavour of food without the need to consume extra fat, multiplying the nutritional content of each meal – all thanks to its high polyphenol content.
