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Portuguese products

VINIPortugal brings attention to some Portuguese traditional products knowing that a good way to know more about a country is to know more about its products. Here we will provide you information about Portuguese products but if you like to buy them you can try in places such as Portugal Shop. Although VINIPortugal knows that there are so many traditional made in Portugal products that are worth to know focus its attention in 3 very products which are the cork, olive oil and horse equipment.

Olive oil from Portugal

Portugal is the largest producer of cork in the world. Cork is a natural product and cork oak stands tend to support several wildlife communities. Although many synthetic products have been competing with cork still is very appreciated by its natural properties.

As Portugal as large areas which have Mediterranean influence the growth of olives and production of olive oil has a long tradition. Olive oil is also an important ingredient to many recipes from traditional Portuguese cuisine.

Portuguese horse equipment play an essential role in the very appreciated traditional Portuguese way of riding. Portuguese saddles have been evolving throughout the centuries but still preserve their main design lines. There are a large range of Portuguese horse equipment in use for traditional Portuguese riding.