Light in Colour Olive Oil

Q: Can you fry with LIGHT IN COLOUR olive oil?

Yes, you can absolutely fry with La Española Light in Colour Olive Oil . This type of olive oil has a high smoke point , typically around 220°C which makes it suitable for a wide range of cooking methods—including shallow frying, stir-frying, and even deep frying . Why it's great for frying: Stable at high temperatures : Ideal for consistent, even cooking. Neutral flavour : Its light taste won’t overpower your dish.

Q: Can you use olive oil instead of vegetable oil?

Olive oil is not only good for cooking, it’s also a healthier alternative to most vegetable oils due to the healthy fats it contains. Olive oil can do anything vegetable oil can do and more! Best of all, it adds its unique flavour and texture to a variety of dishes, from salads and soups, to baked recipes and sautéed meats and fish.

La Española Light in Colour Olive Oil is your go-to kitchen companion when you want the benefits of olive oil without the bold flavour. With its mild, neutral taste and golden hue, it's ideal for high-heat cooking like frying and sautéing, delivering smooth performance without overpowering your dishes. Whether you're whipping up everyday family meals or experimenting with new recipes, this versatile oil offers the quality you trust with the subtlety you need. It’s also the perfect healthy substitute in baking and bread-making, where you need fat but don’t want any olive flavour. From fluffy cakes to crusty loaves, its light taste blends seamlessly into your bakes while adding the wholesome benefits of olive oil. Clean, mild, and made for real-life cooking—this oil does it all

Cooking

Light in Colour Olive Oil

RecomMended uses

HIGH HEAT COOKING
BAKING & DEEP FRYING
SMOKING POINT 240ºC

Nutritional Information

*Nutritional information per 100 ml.

Energy

3381 kJ / 822 kcal

Fats

91.4 g

of which saturates	12.8 g
mono-unsaturates	70.4 g
polyunsaturates	8.2 g

Carbohydrates

0 g

of which sugars

0 g

Fibre

0 g

Proteins

0 g

Salt

0 g

Butter to olive oil conversion chart

To substitute 50g of butter with olive oil,		use approximately: 40 ml of olive oil
Butter is about 80% fat and 20% water,		while olive oil is 100% fat
So, when replacing butter with oil,		you use roughly 80% of the butter's weight in oil.
50g BUTTER		40ml Olive Oil
100g BUTTER		80ml Olive Oil

TASTING NOTES

The delightfully delicate flavours of our Light in Colour Olive Oil are less pungent and bitter than other oils. A smooth, subtle fruitiness lends itself perfectly to your recipes, adding the benefits and character of olive oil without stealing the show. Specially suitable for baking due to its mild flavour.

Can you fry with LIGHT IN COLOUR olive oil?

Yes, you can absolutely fry with La Española Light in Colour Olive Oil.

This type of olive oil has a high smoke point, typically around 220°C which makes it suitable for a wide range of cooking methods—including shallow frying, stir-frying, and even deep frying.

Why it’s great for frying:

Stable at high temperatures: Ideal for consistent, even cooking.

Neutral flavour: Its light taste won’t overpower your dish.

Can you use olive oil instead of vegetable oil?

Olive oil is not only good for cooking, it’s also a healthier alternative to most vegetable oils due to the healthy fats it contains. Olive oil can do anything vegetable oil can do and more! Best of all, it adds its unique flavour and texture to a variety of dishes, from salads and soups, to baked recipes and sautéed meats and fish.

Can I use olive oil instead of butter?

Olive oil acts as a superb substitute for butter in a variety of dishes. La Española’s Light in Colour Olive oil is particularly suitable for baked desserts such as cakes, pies, desserts and brownies. Best of all, using light in colour olive oil in place of butter is great way to make your sweet treats healthier. Butter is about 80% fat and 20% water, while olive oil is 100% fat. So, when replacing butter with oil, you use roughly 80% of the butter’s weight in oil. To substitute 50g of butter with olive oil, use approximately 40 ml of olive oil..