A winner in every sense of the word!

It is no wonder this company is a winner! From the careful choice of their olives and raw ingredients to the impeccable presentation of their oils to the superb high quality end product, this family owned company has built a name synonymous with the provision of fine foods. Checkout their website to see the numerous awards this company has won for olive oils since its inception in 2001.

WestAustralian, Mark Kailis, established the Kailis Organic Olive Groves with the vision of creating the first truly global organic premium extra virgin olive oil brand. Organic farming involving active soil care, erosion control and efficient water usage are all part of the Kailis Organic ethos allowing themto produce a product that is healthy and pure while protecting the environment for future generations.

The Kailis Extra Virgin Olive Oil (ECOO) comes in 3 different styles. The pure, organic extra virgin olive oil is superb for cooking, adding to salad dressings, used for dipping or drizzling while the Lime infused extra virgin olive oil (recognisable by its green label) is perfect for drizzling over green vegetables or fish or adding to your favourite stir fry.

The bright orange label signifies the blood orange infused extra virgin olive oil. This is delicious drizzled over chicken or any white-meat or over pumpkin and sweet potato. The lime and blood orange infused oils make a great marinade for fish or chicken and then can be used in the cooking process. Added to a salad dressing or used by themselves as a salad dressing they will add a refreshing and delightful flavour to your favourite salad.

Not only is this Australian product of the highest quality, it also comes in a bottle that nestles comfortably in the hand. The pouring spout allows you to drizzle oil without spillage or wastage. Beautifully presented, it makes the perfect gift for that special someone.

Olive oil, produced by the pressing or crushing of olive fruit, is the major component of the Mediterranean diet. It’s believed to be the reason people of the Mediterranean regions have a reduced risk for certain chronic diseases and a longer life expectancy compared with other groups of people in the world.

The Olive Oil Council, the governing body for olive oil producing countries, grades olive oils depending on the amount of processing involved. Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) being regarded as the highest quality olive oil in terms of both flavor and health benefits. It’s mechanically processed, extracted at minimal temperatures (cold pressed), has a free fatty acidity of 0.8% or less and a positive fruity aroma and flavour.

What makes a great olive oil?…..A good balance of fruitiness, bitterness and pungency!

Fruitiness refers to the aroma and taste of the oil. It should be fresh, positive and have an underlying fruity olive character or it may be reminiscent of freshly cut grass, green apples or ripe tomatoes. The naturally occurring polyphenols in Extra Virgin Olive Oils, produce the bitterness and pungency in the oils.

Pungency can be described as astringent or throat catching, either peppery or similar to chilli in its heat. Polyphenols, are also an indicator of the level of antioxidants that are considered vital for good health with the more pungent oils generally containing higher levels of polyphenols and antioxidants.

Extra Virgin Olive Oils come in 3 distinct flavours. All are derived from single varieties or blends and will be free from all faults.

EVOORobust features high levels of fruitiness balanced with a strong bitterness and pungency. Best used combined with other ingredients for marinating red-meats, roasting vegetables with herbs or shallow pan frying. It will stand some heat and still allow the delicious olive flavour to penetrate the ingredients.

EVOOModerate/Mediumwill feature a moderate bitterness and pungency. Use this versatile oil in salad dressings,marinades, splashing over fresh cheeses, in sauces, biscotti or cakes.

EVOODelicate features a delicate, sometimes floral level of fruitiness with a balanced delicate bitterness and pungency. Pair with delicate flavours of soft herbs, seafood and raw vegetables with subtle flavours.