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Gourmet Olive Oil

La Chinata

By Brian Gallagher 21.02.14

The renowned La Chinata with more than 80 years of tradition is much more than merely an Oleoteca selling olive oil, the product range is broadly speaking divided into two main typologies; cosmetics and gastronomic. With a constantly updated new range of innovative products La Chinata is a business built on a product which is thoroughly understood. The quality of which is undeniable; excellent raw material, attractive packaging and good value. A visit to the Chinata located in the La Raval neighbourhood of Barcelona will be rewarded by a surprising array of gastronomic products, the shop interior is also worth a visit with its brick walls, vaulted ceilings and clear layout with helpful staff. Honey, salts, jams, pate, savoury seasonings and flavoured oils. You can also find sweet treats such as chocolates, chocolate creams and tins of preserves, among many other gourmet delights.

Here below we present some of the highlights all designed to make life easier.

  • The new range of mashed potatoes made in the traditional way using a selection of the best potatoes available: Mashed potatoes with Olive Oil, Mashed potato with Boletus (type of mushroom) and Mashed Potatoes with Truffle, perfect for accompanying meat or fish dishes or else as a meal in itself.

  • La Chinata Tinned Goods; Canned seafood, shellfish and fish from the Spanish coast, with the best extra virgin olive oil. Five varieties: Stuffed squid in its won ink, scallops scallop sauce, marinated mussels, sardines and tuna, all bathed in AVOE.

  • The Chinata's range of Salt, Blue from Persia, Red from Hawaii

  • Chocolate Sweets made using Extra Virgen Olive Oil

  • Potatoes and Peppers ready to add to the traditional Spanish Omlette

  • Truffle Oil

  • La Chinata
  • C. dels Angels, 20
  • 08001 Barcelona
  • T. 93 481 69 40
  • www.lachinata.es