Acanto Hojiblanca Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Name: Acanto Hojiblanca Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Brand: ACANTO
SKU: ACHOJ
Price: 24.50 GBP
Availability: InStock

£24.50

Net: 500ml ☆ Staff Choice ☆ Sierra Mágina, Andalusia, Spain

Single-variety Hojiblanca extra virgin olive oil from Sierra Mágina, Andalusia — cold-pressed within hours of harvest. Elegant and balanced with notes of fresh grass, green apple, and almonds. A gentler, more versatile alternative to Picual.

£24.50

Hojiblanca — named for the silvery-white underside of its leaves — is one of Spain's most refined olive varieties. Where Picual is bold and assertive, Hojiblanca offers elegance and balance: moderate fruitiness with notes of fresh-cut grass, green apple, and almonds, finishing with a gentle bitterness and subtle peppery warmth rather than the throat-catching kick of more robust oils. This single-variety extra virgin is made exclusively from Hojiblanca olives grown within the Sierra Mágina Natural Park in Jaén, Andalusia, and cold-pressed within hours of harvest to preserve its exceptional character and high polyphenol content.

The oil has a beautiful golden-green colour and a buttery consistency that makes it one of the most versatile premium olive oils you can buy. It works beautifully raw — drizzled over fish, seafood, salads, fresh cheese, or steamed vegetables — but its medium oleic acid content (65–70%) also gives it excellent stability at higher temperatures, so it performs well for sautéing, roasting, and gentle frying without losing its distinctive flavour. This is the oil for someone who wants quality and character in everyday cooking, not just as a finishing flourish.

Producer: Acanto works with carefully selected groves within the Sierra Mágina Natural Park — a mountainous designation in Jaén known for producing some of Spain's most polyphenol-rich olive oils. The region's altitude and climate create slow olive development and concentrated flavour. Olives are harvested at optimal ripeness and processed within 24 hours to maintain quality from grove to bottle.

Ingredients: 100% Hojiblanca extra virgin olive oil

Storage: Ambient. Store away from light and heat.

Net: 500ml

Hojiblanca is versatile enough to use both raw and in cooking — its balanced character suits either.

As a finishing oil, drizzle over grilled or pan-fried fish, steamed vegetables, fresh mozzarella or burrata, potato salad, or a simple tomato salad. The almond and green apple notes complement delicate flavours without overpowering them.

For dipping, serve with good bread and a pinch of flaky salt. The buttery consistency and gentle warmth make it an excellent table oil.

For dressings, whisk with lemon juice, white wine vinegar, or sherry vinegar. The milder character works well with lighter salad leaves, grains, and seafood where Picual might dominate.

For cooking, use for sautéing vegetables, sweating onions, pan-frying fish, or roasting chicken. The medium oleic acid content gives it good heat stability while retaining flavour — a genuine step up from a standard cooking oil without being too precious to put in a pan.

For baking, Hojiblanca's buttery quality makes it a good substitute for butter or neutral oil in cakes, focaccia, and olive oil biscuits.

Order Cut-Off Times & Delivery Date Selection

Orders placed before 2 PM (Monday to Friday) are dispatched the same day, unless you select a future delivery date at checkout.

Our Delivery Service

We use reliable third-party express courier services and high-quality insulated packaging. While our couriers are generally excellent, occasional delays can happen. We pack everything to stay fresh, even if transit takes a little longer.

Time-Sensitive & Event Orders

Can we guarantee delivery on a specific day? Unfortunately not - we rely on third-party couriers and can't control their schedules. All items leave us in perfect condition with good use-by dates, but final timing depends on the courier.

If your order is for a specific event, let us know in the notes section at checkout. We can often dispatch a day earlier to give you the best chance of timely arrival.

DELIVERY Changes After Dispatch

Once dispatched, your package is with the courier and we're unable to redirect it or change delivery details.

Saturday Delivery

Saturday delivery is available, though please note our couriers don't operate phone support at weekends and our office is closed. For event-critical orders, a weekday delivery gives us more flexibility to help if any issues arise.

Full delivery details and shipping rates: here

Description

Hojiblanca — named for the silvery-white underside of its leaves — is one of Spain's most refined olive varieties. Where Picual is bold and assertive, Hojiblanca offers elegance and balance: moderate fruitiness with notes of fresh-cut grass, green apple, and almonds, finishing with a gentle bitterness and subtle peppery warmth rather than the throat-catching kick of more robust oils. This single-variety extra virgin is made exclusively from Hojiblanca olives grown within the Sierra Mágina Natural Park in Jaén, Andalusia, and cold-pressed within hours of harvest to preserve its exceptional character and high polyphenol content.

The oil has a beautiful golden-green colour and a buttery consistency that makes it one of the most versatile premium olive oils you can buy. It works beautifully raw — drizzled over fish, seafood, salads, fresh cheese, or steamed vegetables — but its medium oleic acid content (65–70%) also gives it excellent stability at higher temperatures, so it performs well for sautéing, roasting, and gentle frying without losing its distinctive flavour. This is the oil for someone who wants quality and character in everyday cooking, not just as a finishing flourish.

Producer: Acanto works with carefully selected groves within the Sierra Mágina Natural Park — a mountainous designation in Jaén known for producing some of Spain's most polyphenol-rich olive oils. The region's altitude and climate create slow olive development and concentrated flavour. Olives are harvested at optimal ripeness and processed within 24 hours to maintain quality from grove to bottle.

Ingredients: 100% Hojiblanca extra virgin olive oil

Storage: Ambient. Store away from light and heat.

Net: 500ml

Preparation / Cooking

Hojiblanca is versatile enough to use both raw and in cooking — its balanced character suits either.

As a finishing oil, drizzle over grilled or pan-fried fish, steamed vegetables, fresh mozzarella or burrata, potato salad, or a simple tomato salad. The almond and green apple notes complement delicate flavours without overpowering them.

For dipping, serve with good bread and a pinch of flaky salt. The buttery consistency and gentle warmth make it an excellent table oil.

For dressings, whisk with lemon juice, white wine vinegar, or sherry vinegar. The milder character works well with lighter salad leaves, grains, and seafood where Picual might dominate.

For cooking, use for sautéing vegetables, sweating onions, pan-frying fish, or roasting chicken. The medium oleic acid content gives it good heat stability while retaining flavour — a genuine step up from a standard cooking oil without being too precious to put in a pan.

For baking, Hojiblanca's buttery quality makes it a good substitute for butter or neutral oil in cakes, focaccia, and olive oil biscuits.

Delivery

Order Cut-Off Times & Delivery Date Selection

Orders placed before 2 PM (Monday to Friday) are dispatched the same day, unless you select a future delivery date at checkout.

Our Delivery Service

We use reliable third-party express courier services and high-quality insulated packaging. While our couriers are generally excellent, occasional delays can happen. We pack everything to stay fresh, even if transit takes a little longer.

Time-Sensitive & Event Orders

Can we guarantee delivery on a specific day? Unfortunately not - we rely on third-party couriers and can't control their schedules. All items leave us in perfect condition with good use-by dates, but final timing depends on the courier.

If your order is for a specific event, let us know in the notes section at checkout. We can often dispatch a day earlier to give you the best chance of timely arrival.

DELIVERY Changes After Dispatch

Once dispatched, your package is with the courier and we're unable to redirect it or change delivery details.

Saturday Delivery

Saturday delivery is available, though please note our couriers don't operate phone support at weekends and our office is closed. For event-critical orders, a weekday delivery gives us more flexibility to help if any issues arise.

Full delivery details and shipping rates: here

Picual and Hojiblanca are two of Spain's finest olive varieties, each with distinct personalities.

Picual is bold and robust with intense fruity flavours, pronounced bitterness, and a strong peppery kick. Its high stability and exceptional health benefits make it ideal for those who love powerful, assertive oils.

Hojiblanca offers a gentler approach with balanced fruitiness, mild bitterness, and subtle warmth. Its versatile character works beautifully in everyday cooking, making it perfect for newcomers to premium olive oil or anyone seeking an elegant, approachable flavour that complements rather than dominates dishes.

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