Food Pairing
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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.
Délicat
Hana
Light fruitiness
No / minimal bitterness
and pungency
Smooth, soft mouthfee
Moyen
Yara
Heritage
Classic
Noticeable fruitiness
Gentle bitterness and
peppery finish
Well-rounded and
versatile
Délicat
Dalia
Bold green or ripe fruit
notes
Pronounced bitterness
and pungency
Peppery finish that may
cause a slight throat
tickle
Délicat
Polyphena
Extremely intense green
fruit notes
Strong bitterness
Long, peppery finish that
may cause a cough reflex
Pairing Guide
Start with how you plan to use the oil, then look across to find
the best match.
| Profile | Raw / Finishing | Light Cooking | Roasting / Grilling | Vegetables | Protein | Dairy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Délicat | ✓✓✓ | ✓ | — | ✓✓✓ | ✓✓ | ✓✓✓ |
| Moyen | ✓✓✓ | ✓✓✓ | ✓✓ | ✓✓✓ | ✓✓✓ | ✓✓ |
| Robust | ✓✓ | ✓ | ✓✓✓ | ✓✓ | ✓✓✓ | ✓ |
| Medical | ✓✓✓ | — | — | ✓ | — | — |
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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