100% virgin olive oil, the kitchen hero, organic, 1.5 l Canister

♥ 100% organic + Vegan 
✓ Single-variety, cold-extracted virgin olive oil (Koroneiki)
☀ Frying olive oil - excellent for hot dishes (cooking, frying & baking)
✓ from Greece
☀ lived solidarity / support for olive farmers on the MAN
✓ without raffinate
Best before: 30.01.2026 Bottling 2024

The kitchen hero from Mani - organic virgin olive oil for frying, baking and cooking

This organic olive oil from Mani Bläuel is a 100% virgin olive oil. This means that the olive oil is produced in the same way as its extra virgin counterpart, but the acidity is slightly higher than in extra virgin olive oil. MANI kitchen hero is pure and is only produced using mechanical processes In other words, it is mechanically and cold-extracted so that the valuable ingredients are retained. And it does not contain any refined products The Koroneiki olive is cultivated according to the strictest organic standards and is free from chemical pesticides or herbicides

Does the kitchen hero from MANI Bläuel taste different to extra virgin olive oil?

The differences in flavour compared to extra virgin olive oil are minor and barely perceptible to the layman. The main difference is the acidity. This is slightly higher in Küchenheld (over 0.8%) and is therefore not sufficient for the ‘extra virgin’ classification. However, the olives come from the same region, the same variety (Koroneiki) and the same olive growers. They are also produced under the same growing conditions. The oil is also cold-pressed under the same conditions. The slightly increased acidity can have various causes:

1. Harvesting too late: If olives are harvested too late in the season, this can lead to a higher acidity level. Ripe olives usually have a lower acid content, while overripe or rotten olives can have a higher acid content.
2. Processing too late after harvesting: If the harvested olives are stored for too long before processing, they can oxidise and decompose, which can lead to increased acidity. This can also happen if the journey from the olive grove to the oil mill takes too long.

By purchasing 2nd grade olive oil, MANI supports its olive farmers in Greece. By processing the olive oils, they are not wasted and the farmers in Greece receive a fair price - MANI 100% virgin olive oil is solidarity in action.

MANI olive oil kitchen hero for baking and cooking

Why is this olive oil suitable for cooking? Basically, all olive oils - whether extra virgin or virgin - are suitable for cooking. This is because olive oil can be heated up to approx. 190 degrees while retaining its healthy properties such as fatty acids. Put simply, olive oil is not only an enrichment for cold dishes, but also in the hot kitchen. All we have to do is take a look at Greece. There it is normal to fry potatoes and vegetables in ‘liquid gold’ or to bake cakes with olive oil instead of butter.

The decisive factor for cooking with olive oil, e.g. for frying, is the boiling point. This must not be exceeded, otherwise the oil will start to smoke. BUT a rule of thumb helps to avoid this. If I want to sear something (steaks, for example), I would not use olive oil. But for all pan-fried dishes that are not fried at the highest level, olive oil can be used without hesitation.

Kitchen hero olive oil

MANI's 100% virgin organic olive oil is a true kitchen hero: it shows solidarity with farmers so that they can continue to grow and harvest good organic produce in the future. At the same time, it is sustainable because it helps to solve the ecological and social challenges of the 21st century. No food is wasted, neither in the olive grove nor in the kitchen.

Many frying olive oils on the market are a mixture of refined and virgin olive oil. This is not the case with MANI's kitchen hero. This olive oil does not contain any refined ingredients. Therefore,  It is of high quality and: 

♥ 100% organic+Vegan
✓ Single-variety, cold-extracted virgin olive oil (Koroneiki
☀ Frying olive oil - excellent for hot dishes (cooking, frying & baking)
✓ from Greece
☀ lived solidarity / support for olive farmers on the MAN
✓ without refined oil

Ingredients: virgin olive oil

*From certified organic cultivation (GR-BIO-03)
Best before: 30.01.2026 Bottling 2024

Please note
Due to the nature of the material and the size of the metal canisters, we cannot rule out minor packaging damage (e.g. dents) during transport However, this does not jeopardise the quality of the olive oil

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