{"product_id":"memecik-early-harvest-extra-virgin-olive-oil-500ml","title":"Memecik Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 500 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\tOur boldest oil. High polyphenol, ultra-low acidity, and a peppery finish that lets you know the good stuff is in there. 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Bold, green, and unapologetically peppery. If you want an olive oil that announces itself on everything it touches, Memecik is your variety.\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\tMemecik olives are harvested early from our grove in Salihli, Manisa - right on Türkiye's Aegean coast - and cold pressed within hours using Mori-Tem technology that preserves every drop of nutrition and flavor. The result is an emerald green oil with ultra-low acidity and high polyphenol content, rich in oleocanthal and hydroxytyrosol.\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\tThat peppery kick you feel at the back of your throat? That's the oleocanthal. It means the oil is loaded with the antioxidants that make early harvest EVOO a true superfood.\n\t\t\t\t\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 18%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 82%;\"\u003eArtichoke. Walnuts. Asparagus. Green apple. A whisper of banana. Then black pepper and red pepper come through on the finish - bold, layered, and lingering.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Paired With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eThis oil loves big flavors. Drizzle it over grilled lamb, seared salmon, or a hearty Greek salad. Finish a rich stew with it. Pour it over roasted root vegetables. Or take a daily spoonful straight - the peppery bite tells you it's working.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eUse Memecik as your finishing oil for any dish that needs a flavor exclamation point. A thread of this over creamy hummus or a charred steak transforms the plate. 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