Mesmara Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Pure Cold Extracted Olive Oil | 200 ML / 500 ML / 1 Litre

Bring the taste of olives to your kitchen. Mesmara Extra Virgin Olive Oil is made from olives using mechanical extraction methods, without solvent extraction. With its characteristic olive aroma and flavour, EVOO is best appreciated in recipes where its taste can shine, from salads and dips to pasta, roasted vegetables, marinades and finishing.

What Is Extra Virgin Olive Oil?

Extra Virgin Olive Oil, commonly called EVOO, is the highest category of virgin olive oil intended for direct consumption. Under the International Olive Council standard, extra virgin olive oil is virgin olive oil obtained solely through mechanical or other physical means and meeting defined chemical and sensory requirements. This means EVOO is fundamentally different from refined olive oil: obtained from olives by mechanical/physical means, with no solvent extraction, not refined, retaining the characteristic flavour and aroma of olives, and designed to be enjoyed as a food oil.

Why Choose Mesmara Extra Virgin Olive Oil?

• Pure extra virgin olive oil, mechanically extracted with no solvent extraction
• Naturally characteristic olive flavour and aroma
• Excellent for dressings, dips and finishing
• Versatile for Mediterranean and Indian-inspired cooking
• Available in convenient 200 ML, 500 ML and 1 Litre sizes

How To Use Extra Virgin Olive Oil

EVOO is incredibly versatile:

• Salad Dressing: Drizzle directly over salads or whisk with lemon juice, vinegar, herbs, garlic and seasoning for a simple homemade dressing.
• Dipping: Pour into a small bowl and serve with fresh bread, herbs and seasoning.
• Pasta: Add EVOO to cooked pasta with garlic, herbs, chilli flakes or vegetables.
• Roasted Vegetables: Toss vegetables with olive oil and seasoning before roasting.
• Finishing Oil: Drizzle over soups, cooked vegetables, grilled dishes, hummus and other foods just before serving.
• Dips & Sauces: Use as an ingredient in hummus, pesto, dressings, marinades and other dips.
• Marinades: Combine with herbs, garlic, lemon and spices for marinades for vegetables, paneer, fish or meat.
• Cooking: EVOO can also be used for suitable everyday cooking; choose the heat level and cooking method according to the recipe and your preferred flavour.

EVOO For Indian Cooking

Extra virgin olive oil doesn't have to be limited to salads. Try it in vegetable sautéing, roasted vegetables, pasta, soups, paneer dishes, grilled foods, marinades, dips, light cooking and finishing over cooked dishes. If you enjoy traditional Indian oils such as sesame, groundnut or mustard oil, EVOO offers a completely different flavour profile rather than being a direct replacement for them.

Mesmara EVOO vs. Refined Olive Oil

Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Not refined, mechanically extracted, characteristic olive flavour, excellent for dressings, dips and finishing, adds its own flavour to food.

Refined Olive Oil: Undergoes refining, generally milder and more neutral in flavour, often chosen when a more neutral olive-oil character is preferred.

Which Mesmara Oil Should You Choose?

Looking for a traditional Indian flavour? Groundnut Oil is nutty and familiar for many Indian cooking traditions. Sunflower Oil is mild and versatile for everyday cooking. Hulled White Sesame Oil has a mild sesame character, excellent for traditional Indian recipes. Safflower Oil is mild and relatively neutral in flavour. Extra Virgin Olive Oil brings a fresh, fruity olive character, especially suited to dressings, dipping, finishing and Mediterranean-inspired recipes. This isn't about one oil replacing another; different oils bring different flavours and culinary traditions to your kitchen.

Simple Ways To Enjoy EVOO

1. Olive Oil & Herb Dip: Pour Mesmara Extra Virgin Olive Oil into a small bowl and add fresh or dried herbs, chilli flakes, black pepper and salt. Serve with fresh bread.

2. Simple Salad Dressing: Mix 3 tbsp Mesmara Extra Virgin Olive Oil with 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar, salt, black pepper and optional herbs. Whisk and drizzle over your favourite salad.

3. Garlic & Olive Oil Pasta: Toss cooked pasta with EVOO, garlic, chilli flakes, herbs and seasoning for a simple meal.

4. Roasted Vegetables: Coat vegetables lightly with EVOO, add seasoning and roast until cooked and lightly browned.

What Does EVOO Taste Like?

Good extra virgin olive oil can have a range of natural sensory characteristics depending on the olive variety, growing region, harvest and production method. You may notice a fresh olive aroma, fruity notes, mild bitterness or a peppery finish. A slight bitterness or peppery sensation is not necessarily a defect; these can be characteristic sensory attributes of extra virgin olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil can also range from golden yellow to green depending on the olive variety and harvest, so colour alone is not a reliable indicator of quality.

How To Store Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Olive oil is sensitive to light, heat and air. For best quality, store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, keep the bottle tightly closed, avoid storing next to a hot stove or other heat source, use within the recommended best-before period, and after opening, aim to use it while it's fresh rather than storing it for unnecessarily long periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does EVOO stand for, and is it refined?
EVOO stands for Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It's not refined; it's a virgin olive oil obtained through mechanical or other physical means.

Can I use EVOO for salads, cooking or Indian food?
Yes to all three. Salads are one of the simplest ways to enjoy its natural olive flavour, it can be used in cooking depending on the recipe and heat level (especially sautéing, roasting, dressings, marinades and finishing), and it works well in many Indian dishes, though it has a distinctive olive flavour that will taste different from traditional Indian cooking oils.

Is EVOO the same as olive pomace oil?
No. Extra virgin olive oil is a virgin olive oil obtained mechanically from olives, while olive pomace oil is produced from olive pomace using different processing methods and belongs to a different category.

Can I use this olive oil for skin or hair?
Extra virgin olive oil is also used in some personal-care routines, but this product page is primarily positioned for culinary use. For cosmetic application, use a product specifically labelled and intended for that purpose.

What is the best way to enjoy EVOO?
For its characteristic flavour, try it in salad dressings, dips, bread dipping, pasta, marinades or drizzled over finished dishes.

Product At A Glance

• Product: Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Common Name: EVOO
• Source: Olives
• Extraction: Mechanical / physical extraction
• Category: Extra virgin olive oil
• Flavour: Characteristic fruity olive flavour
• Uses: Salads, dressings, dips, pasta, marinades, roasting, cooking & finishing
• Available Sizes: 200 ML | 500 ML | 1 Litre

Extra virgin olive oil is more than just another cooking oil: it's an ingredient with its own flavour, aroma and culinary character. Use it to dress a fresh salad, dip warm bread, finish a bowl of soup, toss with pasta, roast vegetables or create your own homemade dressing.

MESMARA EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL – Pure Olive Flavour. Simple Ingredients. Endless Possibilities.