Authentic Mediterranean ingredients supplier iB Food has added a unique infused oil to the company’s range of extra virgin olive oils. Tornatore Extra Pesto, which contains a delicate blend of the finest unfiltered Ligurian extra virgin olive oil, fresh wild basil, organic pine nuts and Parmigiano-Reggiano, is a rich, dark oil with a diverse variety of culinary uses.

The intense yet mellow flavour of Extra Pesto will add a new dimension to favourite recipes, particularly those enhanced with basil. The oil can be used as a condiment to flavour fish, meat, soups and sauces, as a dressing ingredient for salads, vegetables and pasta or to add a finishing touch to cheese dishes and risotto.

Isabella Gambuzzi, Research and Development Director for iB Food explained:

"The idea for Extra Pesto oil came about by accident as Tornatore experimented with recipe ideas for pesto sauce. It has all the wonderful flavour and aroma of pesto combined with the flexibility of a light oil. Such was the response from customers during taste trials that it was immediately developed into a product in its own right."

"Infused oils are really popular at the moment especially for drizzling on grilled meat and fish or for dipping with breads like focaccia and tigelle. It’s no surprise therefore that Extra Pesto has already generated enormous interest, both in the UK and Italy."

Extra Pesto is available from iB Food in 750 ml bottles. For further information and free recipe suggestions please contact iB Food on free phone 0800 252522 or visit the website online at www.ibfood.com.