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It’s about the match.

How to pair olive oil with food.

Why does it matter?

Think about it this way

Is an espresso the same as a lungo?
Is red wine the same as white wine?

They all come from the same bean. The same grape.
But no one would use them the same way.

Olive Oil Profiles

Iline’s Premium Organic Olive Oils.

Pairing Guide

Start with how you plan to use the oil, then look across to findthe best match.

Profile Raw / Finishing Light Cooking Roasting / Grilling Vegetables Protein Dairy
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A light, delicate olive oil with fine fruitiness. Harvested at the end of the season, in January – when the olives are especially mild.

Cooking Method

  • Raw / finishing
  • Very light cooking

Ingredient

  • Vegetables
  • Fish & seafood
  • Fresh cheese

Dish Flavor

  • Fresh
  • Citrus-forward
  • Herb-driven

USE FOR: Salads, Caprese, Steamed fish, Avocado toast, Cakes & muffins, Mayonnaise

A smooth olive oil with a balanced, fruity character. Harvested mid-season in December – a blend of ripe and unripe olives.

Cooking Method

  • Raw / finishing
  • Light cooking
  • Roasting & baking

Ingredient

  • Vegetables
  • Fish & seafood
  • Chicken & white meat
  • Pasta & grains
  • Dairy

Dish Flavor

  • Savory
  • Balanced
  • Comfort-style

USE FOR: Pasta dishes, Roasted vegetables, Chicken dishes, Soups, Savory bakes

An intense olive oil with strong character and full fruitiness. Early harvest in October and November – when the olives are still green and unripe.

Cooking Method

  • Finishing
  • Grilling
  • Roasting

Ingredient

  • Meat
  • Bitter greens
  • Legumes
  • Aged cheese

Dish Flavor

  • Bold
  • Spiced
  • Charred

USE FOR: Grilled steak, Lamb dishes, Beans & lentils, Grilled vegetables, Savory bread

An exceptionally intense olive oil – rich in character, depth, and antioxidant energy. With up to 1200 mg/kg of polyphenols, it's among the most powerful oils of the Mediterranean.

Cooking Method

  • Raw only

Ingredient

  • On its own
  • Very simple foods

Dish Flavor

  • Cold
  • Neutral
  • Plain
  • Low-seasoned
  • Unsweetened

USE FOR: Taken on its own, Morning smoothies, Plain yogurt, Healthy shots

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