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Morrut

摩鲁特 /mó lǔ tè/

Olive olils | n. m.

an olive tree variety of average robustness, open bearing, low crown density and elliptical-shaped lanceolate leaves, characterized by resistance to drought and cold, and to olive leaf spot; late cropping and low productivity; its fruits show low resistance to detachment, which facilitates mechanized harvest.

Example

Morrut is another old variety, round in shape and is usually the first olive tree to ripen in the groves.

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Additional information

the "Morrut" variety ranks 16th in importance (surface x 1000 ha) in Spain. It is grown in the provinces of Castellón/Castellon/Castelló/Castello and Tarragona.

Olive olils | n. m.

the olive fruit from the namesake variety, characterized by its having an average weight, an ovoid shape, a rounded apex with prominent nipple, black colour when ripe, high fat yield, and suitability for mill processing.

Example

Morrut olives are farmed traditionally, without the use of herbicides or insecticides.

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Olive olils | n. m.

olive oil manufactured with olives from the namesake variety, characterized by a sweet, fruity, and slightly predominant bitter and pungent taste, with average oleic acid content, high linoleic acid content, average polyphenol content, and average stability.

Example

Morrut oil known for its fruity aroma with notes of fresh leaves. This oil is mild and sweet in the final inning with some bitterness. Notes tomato and itching clean.

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Additional information

PDOs Aceite de Terra Alta, Baix Ebre-Montxiá, Siurana.