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Terra Alta Olive Oil
(Aceite de oliva Terra Alta):The comarques of Terra Alta and Ribera de l´Ebre are home to this delicious olive oil. The main type of olive used to produce this oil is the Empeltre, though it may also contain Morruda, Farga and Arberquina olives in smaller quantities.

Harvesting is done by state-of-the-art machines, which preserve the aroma and flavor of the olive's oils. Terra Alta oils are yellow to gold, with a flavor varying from piquant to bitter, and an aroma reminiscent of almond and pecan.



logobaixebremontsia.jpg Baix Ebre-Montsia Olive Oil (Aceite del Baix Ebre-Montsia): Baix Ebre-Montsia olive oil is produced in the Sierra of Coll Redó y and the Ulldecona plain with Morruda, Farga and Sevillenca olives. Color depends on on the harvesting season, but ranges from greenish yellow to golden yellow. The flavor varies from fruity to sweet depending on the season, as harvesting is done year-round.

Harvesting is done using the traditional vareo method, which involves shaking the branches of the olive tree until the olives fall to the ground.


oilemporda.jpgL'Emporda Olive Oil (Aceite de l´Emporda): L'Emporda oil is produced in all of the comarques of lower and upper Emporda, and in some comarques of Girona, using Argudell, Corivell, Verdal and Arberquina olives.

The resulting oil is transparent with a liquid consistency, and a flavor that is fruity with bit of piquant and acidity. The aroma is reminiscent of almond and artichoke.


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L´Alt Urgell i la Cerdanya Butter (Mantequilla de l´Alt Urgell i la Cerdanya): This butter's history goes back to the beginning of the 20th century in the comarques of Alt Urgell and Cerdanya. The product is all natural, made using pasteurized milk and fermented lactose and no artificial coloring.

arrosdop.jpg Delta de l'Ebre Rice (Arroz del Delta de l´Ebre): In the areas between the towns of Aldea, la Amposta, Camarles and Sant Carles de la Rapita, this very special rice is grown. This D.O. produces the famed "paella rice", Bomba, along with five other varieties: Bahía, Tebre, Sénia, Fonsa and Montsianell Delta de l'Ebre earned its D.O. distinction in 1985 because of its unparalleled quality. The rice is harvested for only one month out of the year, beginning on September 15th.

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Lleida Pears (Pera de Lleida): This pear is produced throughout the comarca of Pla d´Urgell, which has a perfect microclimate for pear production. Lleida pears are available in three varieties: Limonera, Blanquilla and Conference, and are known for their juiciness and aroma. The Conference variety is rounder than the others, and is a bit wrinkled when ready to eat.

logmonge.jpgGanxe Vallés-Maresme Beans (Judía del Ganxe Vallés-Maresme): Ganxe beans are produced in the comarques of the Western and Eastern Vallés reigon. The bean is white, slightly shiny and flat, and when cooked exhibits a wrinkly skin and a smooth, creamy texture.