Origin

Merquén is an ethnic, unique and extraordinary smoked chili, product from our Mapuches, Chile’s native Indigenous. It is the perfect combination between the delicate taste of avocado oil and a touch of mildly hot smoked spice

Characteristics

Junto con el sabor, aroma, textura, color y características organolépticas del aceite de palta VL agregamos un toque de Merquén, ají ahumado chileno de gran aroma y sabor, que, en conjunto con el aceite de palta, crea un producto especial y diferente, para todos aquellos que gustan de una buena gastronomía. Especial para chefs, maestros de cocina y cocineros amateurs que gusten de la comida gourmet.

Smoke Point and Tasting Notes
One of it’s main advantages is the high smoke point of 255°C, which allows this product to keep its quality even when cooked at high temperature. Food prepared with Virgin LandsTM Avocado Oil is instantly enhanced by the oil’s unique gourment qualities.
This remarkable gourment make its use an exquisite pleasure.

Health & Nutritional
Extra Virgin Avocado Oil has a high level of monounsaturated fats, a high rate of oleic acid (W9) and a balance amount of polyunsaturated fats, with a good source of linolec acid (W6), essential to our human body. These acids contribute to reduce “bad” L.D.L. Cholesterol and increase “good” H.D.L. cholesterol.
This oil also has bioactive components, including natural antioxidants, such as Tocopherols (Vitamin E) and Beta-Carotene (Pro-Vitamin A) and a high concentration of Beta-Sitosterol and chlorophyll (responsible for its emerald-green color).
Beta-Sitosterol belongs to the phytosterol family and in adequate doses can help reduce cholesterol levels.
Tocopherols are considered the main liposoluble antioxidants in the human body. They protect the cellular membrane form the attack of free radicals and enhance the immune functions of the organism, besides fighting the oxidative deterioration; Beta- Carotene also plays an important role in the eye function.