Oro de Bailén olive oil pearls Arbequina, case of 6 × 50 g

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Oro de Bailén olive oil pearls Arbequina, case of 6 × 50 g

Oro de Bailén olive oil pearls Arbequina olive oil pearls are small 5 to 8 mm capsules filled with Reserva Familiar Arbequina extra virgin olive oil, with a seaweed alginate membrane that breaks in the mouth. A 50 g jar to give a gourmet touch to any dish.

Oro de Bailén olive oil pearls Arbequina olive oil pearls turn extra virgin olive oil into a fine-dining ingredient: small spheres that burst in the mouth and release the flavour of this Jaén mill’s Arbequina Reserva Familiar.

They come in a 50 g jar, designed to add a creative touch to cold and hot dishes.

Oro de Bailén olive oil pearls at a glance

Brand
Oro Bailén
Product
Extra virgin olive oil pearls
Oil
Arbequina Reserva Familiar
Pearl size
5–8 mm
Membrane
Seaweed alginate
Format
50 g jar
Shelf life
About 18 months sealed

Tasting Oro de Bailén olive oil pearls

Each pearl is a small seamless capsule, 5 to 8 mm in diameter, with a plant-based alginate membrane made from seaweed and a centre of Oro de Bailén olive oil pearls Bailén Reserva Familiar extra virgin olive oil.

When bitten, the membrane breaks and releases the oil all at once, with all its fruitiness. It is a surprising way to bring the taste of extra virgin to a dish, much like fish roe.

Oro Bailén, from the Galgón family

Oro Bailén is the brand of Galgón 99, a family company in Bailén (Jaén) that since 2005 has made, bottled and sold extra virgin olive oil from the olives of its own groves, on the slopes of Sierra Morena. It works with ISO 9000 quality certification.

Its oils rank every year among the most awarded in Spain, with distinctions at NYIOOC, Mario Solinas, Olive Japan and Jaén Selección, and the Evooleum guide named it the best olive oil in the world in the 2019/2020 season. Its Reserva Familiar is the range that made the house famous.

How to enjoy Oro de Bailén olive oil pearls

  • Salads and carpaccios.
  • Fish and seafood.
  • Toasts and canapés.
  • Pasta and risottos.
  • Vegetable soups and purées.

The pearls withstand up to 100 °C, so they also work on hot dishes without melting.

A 50 g jar

Oro de Bailén olive oil pearls, 50 g jar

With 50 g there are pearls for many dishes, because a teaspoon is enough to garnish and add flavour. The pearls are stable and can be mixed with other foods without the membrane breaking.

In their sealed original pack they keep for about 18 months, in a cool, dry place protected from light.

Frequently asked questions

What are olive oil pearls?

Capsules of 5 to 8 mm filled with extra virgin olive oil, with a seaweed alginate membrane.

Can they be used on hot food?

Yes, they withstand temperatures up to 100 °C.

Which dishes suit them best?

Salads, fish, meat, pasta and canapés.

How long do they keep?

About 18 months in the sealed original pack.

Is there a Picual version?

Yes, Oro Bailén also makes Picual pearls.