{"product_id":"protoulis-star-anise-infused-olive-oil-200ml","title":"Protoulis Star Anise Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil 200ml – Award-Winning","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo traditions of Lesvos. One bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesvos is an island shaped by two remarkable gastronomic traditions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eolive oil and ouzo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtoulis brings these two worlds together in an unexpected way with this unique infused olive oil, combining extra virgin olive oil with the distinctive aroma of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estar anise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — the spice so closely associated with the character of traditional ouzo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is something genuinely different: an aromatic olive oil with the richness of EVOO and the warm, subtly sweet and distinctive character of star anise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated for curious cooks, adventurous tables and dishes that deserve something unexpected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the Home of Ouzo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStar anise was not chosen simply as another flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn Lesvos, the connection has a story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe island is renowned both for its centuries-old olive-growing tradition and for its famous ouzo production. Inspired by these two elements of the island's gastronomic identity, Protoulis created an olive oil that brings them together in a single bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlive oil meets the signature aroma of ouzo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo ouzo is added to the oil. Instead, the characteristic star anise aroma associated with the drink becomes the inspiration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is unmistakably Lesvos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade with Extra Virgin Olive Oil \u0026amp; Star Anise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe recipe is remarkably simple:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98.8% Extra Virgin Olive Oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.2% Star Anise Essential Oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe star anise adds an aromatic dimension without turning the oil into something overwhelmingly sweet or spicy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead, it creates a distinctive finishing oil designed to transform even simple dishes with just a few drops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Award-Winning Creation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts unusual combination has already attracted international recognition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏆 Platinum Award\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLondon International Olive Oil Competition – Infused Category\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥈 Silver Award – 83\/100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecialist Awards 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very unconventional idea from Lesvos that has already convinced professional international tasting panels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Does It Taste Like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect a combination of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich olive oil • Aromatic star anise • Warm spice • Subtle sweetness • Distinctive Mediterranean character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStar anise has a naturally sweet, liquorice-like aroma, making this oil very different from familiar lemon, garlic or herb-infused olive oils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA little goes a long way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is where the fun begins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse Protoulis Star Anise Infused Olive Oil as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efinishing oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adding a small amount just before serving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTry it with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish \u0026amp; seafood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEspecially prawns, shrimp, octopus and grilled fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsian-inspired dishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoodles, prawns, vegetables and dishes where aromatic spices are already part of the flavour profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh salads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor an unexpected aromatic note in citrus or Mediterranean-style salads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarinades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombine with citrus, herbs or spices for fish, seafood and vegetables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoasted vegetables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA few drops can add another aromatic layer to carrots, fennel, pumpkin or root vegetables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMediterranean mezze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperiment with dips, cheeses and small sharing dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd perhaps the most unexpected use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTry It in a Mocktail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the 2026 Food Expo, Protoulis demonstrated the oil in a mocktail combining \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecarbonated pink grapefruit, orange and spearmint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA few drops of star anise infused olive oil add aroma and texture while creating a completely different drinking experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a great example of how this bottle can move beyond the kitchen and into creative cocktails and mocktails.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall Bottle. Big Personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this isn't intended to replace your everyday olive oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink of it more like a condiment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bottle to keep on the table and reach for when a dish needs something unexpected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA few drops over prawns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA finishing touch on grilled fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA little over noodles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOr even floating over a citrus mocktail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot your everyday olive oil. And that's exactly the point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Protoulis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Star Anise Infused Olive Oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lesvos, Greece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Extra Virgin Olive Oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 98.8% Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1.2% Star Anise Essential Oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Star Anise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Infused \/ Flavoured Olive Oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAward:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Platinum – London International Olive Oil Competition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAward:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silver, 83\/100 – Specialist Awards 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolume:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 200ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Glass bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEAN:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5200100457017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Protoulis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54621398696263,"sku":null,"price":22.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/7621\/3319\/files\/protoulis-star-anise-infused-olive-oil-200ml.jpg?v=1786694945","url":"https:\/\/blueapril.nl\/tr\/products\/protoulis-star-anise-infused-olive-oil-200ml","provider":"BlueApril","version":"1.0","type":"link"}