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Empeltre

Empeltre

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Empeltre

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恩贝尔特 /ēn bèi´ěr tè/

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Olive olils | n. m.
an olive tree variety of average robustness, upright bearing, thick crown density, and elliptical-shaped lanceolate leaves, characterized by resistance to drought but sensitivity to cold, resistance to black spot but sensitivity to olive knot, verticillium wilt and olive fly, and high sensitivity to olive leaf spot; late cropping and high productivity; its fruits show low resistance to detachment, which facilitates mechanized harvest.

Example

There is no doubt that Empeltre olive trees were already known in the District of Alcañiz more than 160 years ago, as Gerónimo Ardid in his Restauro de la Agricultura (Restoration of Agriculture), which he wrote in 1640, refers to Smelters, known as grafted olive trees, and offers to publish the way of grafting and multiplying them.

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the "Empeltre" variety ranks 7th in importance (surface x 1000 ha) in Spain. It is the major variety in Aragón/Aragon and Baleares/the Ballearic Islands/Illes Balears, and outside Spain it is mainly cultivated in Argentina. It is grown in the provinces of Castellón/Castellon/Castelló/Castello, the Baleares/Ballearic Islands/Illes Balears, Tarragona, Teruel, Navarra/Navarre and Zaragoza/Saragossa. The Spanish term empeltre derives from the Catalan word empelt, which means

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Olive olils | n. m.
the olive fruit from the namesake variety, characterized by its having an average weight, an elongated shape, a rounded apex with no nipple, black colour when ripe, high fat yield, and dual purpose variety.

Example

Spanish black Empeltre olives have a full olive taste, with a tender bite and tangy flavor. Because they are cured all naturally their true flavor comes out. Unlike most olives, these are cured with just water and salt, the traditional way.

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Olive olils | n. m.
olive oil manufactured with olives from the namesake variety, characterized by a sweet, fruity, and predominantly bitter and pungent taste, with average oleic and linoleic acid content, average polyphenol content and average stability.

Example

Because of its sweetness, empeltre oil is great for blending with other varieties of olive oil. By itself, it"s delicious in salad dressings, in uncooked marinades, or drizzled over asparagus.

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