PRODUCT
OF THE WEEK
SCIABICA
OLIVE OIL
Native
to the Mediterranean region, the use of olives and
olive oil dates back to 6,000 B.C. The pressing of
tree-ripened olives yields a healthy, flavorful oil
recognized and used around the globe. The flavor,
color and fragrance of olive oil can vary dramatically
depending on the growing region, soil condition, variety
of olive used and, most importantly, the method used
to produce the oil. The best olive oils are cold pressed,
a chemical free process that uses only natural pressure
to extract oil from the olives. Extra Virgin
Olive Oil , considered the finest type of
olive oil, is the result of the cold pressed method.
Other types of olive oil include, Virgin,
Pure, Refined and Pomace,
the latter three extracted by the use of chemicals
and heat, resulting in more neutral flavored oils.
The most common oil used is the Pure type, a blend
of refined and Extra Virgin Olive Oils. The beneficial
health effects of olive oil are due to the high concentration
of monounsaturated fats, antioxidants and vitamin
E. Pure olive oil should be used when cooking with
heat-saute, roasting and baking. Extra Virgin is best
saved for salads and vinaigrettes or brushed directly
onto cooked vegetables, fish and meat. Produce Express
stocks Sciabica Extra Virgin and Pure Olive Oil year
round.
Pack
size: 4/1 gallon case or by the gallon.
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HEALTH
& SAFETY ISSUES
The
highest concentration of healthy monounsaturated fats
is found in Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The method of
extraction, cold pressing, produces the greatest amount
of oleic acid, the most beneficial of these types
of fats.
F.D.A.
RECALLS: None to report.
F.D.A
WARNINGS:
None to report.
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| SEASONAL
FAVORITES
Red
Butter and Romaine Lettuce - We are experimenting
with these two new products from Field Fresh Farms.
Quality texture and flavor are outstanding.
Red
Butter- $15.75
Red
Romaine- $18.75
Cultivated
Mushrooms- With the lack of affordable wild
mushrooms the best value and option is cultivated
mushrooms from Gourmet Mushrooms Inc. Available in
a 5 pound case, varieties include Trumpet Royal- $43.75,
Brown Clamshell- $43.75, White Clamshell- $43.75,
Chef's Sampler variety mix- $48.75.
ECONOMICALLY
CHALLENGED
Casa Grande
closes: Casa Grande supplied Produce Express
with fresh corn tortillas, masa and Mexican products
for over 20 years. Sadly they closed their doors on
April 26 th . We have located new suppliers for all
items however 4 inch and 5 inch corn tortillas as well
as masa now require a 48 hour notice. (I.e. order on
Monday receive on Wednesday.) |
