Olive oil has been one of the indispensable flavors of Mediterranean cuisine for centuries. In recent years, however, a product group has started appearing more and more often on our tables: flavored olive oils.
So what exactly is flavored olive oil? How is it produced? Which dishes is it used in? Let's take a closer look together.
What Is Flavored Olive Oil?
Flavored olive oil is a special type of olive oil produced with various herbs, fruits, or spices to give it a distinctive taste.
There's an important detail worth noting here, though. Many products on the market are made by adding flavoring or natural extracts to olive oil after it has already been extracted.
At Nermin Hanım Zeytinliği, we prefer a different method.
We produce our flavored oils by pressing fresh, natural ingredients together with the olives at the same time. This way, instead of adding flavor afterward, the olives and the chosen ingredients naturally merge with the oil during the production process itself. The result is an intensely aromatic olive oil with a character that is both well-balanced and more natural.
Thanks to this method, you can taste and smell the true character of the ingredients used in every single drop of the oil.
Nermin Hanım Zeytinliği's 7 Flavored Olive Oils
We offer seven special varieties, each with a different aroma to suit every palate.
Thyme Olive Oil
Creates a wonderful flavor in:
- Salads
- Grilled vegetables
- Baked potatoes
- Cheese platters
- Bread dipping at breakfast
Garlic Olive Oil
Most often preferred for:
- Pasta sauces
- Grilled meats
- Seafood
- Baked bread
- Sautéed vegetable recipes
Chili Pepper Olive Oil
A favorite in the making for spice lovers, chili pepper olive oil adds a light, enjoyable heat to dishes. Try it with:
- Pizza
- Pasta
- Grilled meat
- Burgers
- Soup
Mandarin Olive Oil
Preferred for:
- Green salads
- Artichokes in olive oil
- Arugula salads
- Shrimp recipes
- Dishes prepared with white cheese
Rosemary Olive Oil
You can try it with:
- Red meats
- Chicken marinades
- Roasted vegetables
Basil Olive Oil
Preferred for:
- Salads
- Pasta
- Pizza
- Mozzarella
- Bruschetta recipes
Lemon Olive Oil
Pairs perfectly with:
- Grilled fish
- Chicken dishes
- Seafood
- Green salads
- Yogurt-based mezes
How Are Flavored Olive Oils Used?
They have a very wide range of uses in the kitchen:
- Salad dressings
- Bread dipping at breakfast
- Marinades
- Pizza and pasta
- Grilled meat and fish
- Vegetable dishes
- As a finishing touch when serving soup
- Cheese platters
- Homemade sandwiches
Adding a few drops after a dish is cooked makes the aroma even more pronounced.
Sometimes, taking a dish to a whole new level doesn't call for an elaborate recipe — just the right touch. Flavored olive oils provide exactly that.
Whether you're dipping warm bread at breakfast, adding the finishing touch to your salad, or drizzling it over vegetables fresh out of the oven… every flavor offers a different tasting experience.
Nermin Hanım Zeytinliği's naturally produced thyme, garlic, chili pepper, mandarin, rosemary, basil, and lemon olive oils are carefully crafted to bring both natural authenticity and the rich flavor of the Mediterranean to your table.
Because we believe that the finest flavors emerge when the aromas nature offers share the same journey with the olive.