Olive oil
About us
Societat Agrícola Siurana is a company with a long family tradition of growing olives, going back to the late 1800s, when great-grandfather Florenci built the first oil mill in the village of Siurana d’Empordà.
The heart of our land is Mas Bordas, an estate at 50 metres in the middle of the Empordà plain, where we make this superior-category extra virgin olive oil within the Protected Designation of Origin Oli de l’Empordà (PDO).
Our oil
Societat Agrícola Siurana’s extra virgin olive oil is of the highest quality: it is obtained directly from sound olives of the argudell and arbequina varieties, by mechanical means only, with an exclusive aroma and flavour. It is an oil without defects, with an acidity no higher than 0.1°.
Properties
Extra virgin olive oil is rich in vitamins A, D, E and K. It helps the body absorb minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and zinc. It aids digestion, preventing stomach acidity and easing intestinal transit. It improves blood pressure control and helps control blood glucose levels. The high level of polyphenols (a natural antioxidant) in olive oil helps prevent degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, and works against ageing. It reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, raising HDL or “good” cholesterol. Because of its fatty acid composition, extra virgin olive oil is the food most similar to breast milk.
Besides its valuable place in Mediterranean cooking, olive oil can be used to make a number of home remedies.
St John’s wort oil
Made with St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) and olive oil. Its richness in tannins makes it a good remedy for wounds, burns or sores. Steep 100 g of St John’s wort leaves in a litre of olive oil for a month and a half.
Olive oil mask for dry skin
Mix an egg yolk with a spoonful of olive oil and, once blended, brush it onto the skin and leave for about 30 minutes. A good way to moisturise the skin.
Oil in the kitchen
The Mediterranean diet is without doubt the healthiest and most varied way of eating on the planet, giving those who follow it a longer life and a better quality of life. It is made up of olive oil, bread, wheat products, vegetables and fruit, pulses, nuts, wine, cheese and yoghurt, fish and some meat, and an active way of life.
Today’s Mediterranean cooking is among the most highly regarded in the world, built on updated versions of old recipes still found in many kitchens in our region, especially in the countryside. In every home, with every cook, there are dishes to lick your fingers. At Mas Bordas we have some recipes made with our oil too.
From our olive trees to your table.