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The Mediterranean is the historic home of the olive where it has been an important part of life for thousands of years. The olive, a symbol of peace, and the tree which produces olives (olea europea) are known to have been cultivated around the Mediterranean about 6000 years ago. Stone tablets found dating back to 2500 BC from the court of King Minos of Crete make reference to the olive plant, suggesting that cultivation originated in Greece.
Throughout the history of the Mediterranean, the olive was a symbol of wealth, fame and peace. It played a fundamental role in culture, the arts, trade, technology and the economy. There are myths and legends abound romanticizing the powers of this “Liquid Gold” as it was referred to by Homer in the Iliad. Olive oil was a basic staple in daily life with the olive and its oil being a major part of the diet.
Our extra virgin olive oil is traced to the best producers in Peloponeese and processed/manufactured in our factory (Astros Kinourias) under the highest standards and protocols. With acidity level lower than 0.6% we take pride in trading one of the finest quality EVOO.
Kalamata olives has its name from the Kalamata area in which it grows and is one of the most important varieties of Greek production, as more than 60,000 tons are produced annually. It can be found in black and blonde color, has a characteristic pointed almond shape and is perfectly combined with salads, spaghetti and fish.
Halkidiki variety grows in the areas of Halkidiki and Kavala, has a cylindrical shape and is a basic variety in Greek production, with annual production exceeding 110,000 tons of olives. Halkidiki olives can have green, traditional color or black, when oxidized. Due to their large size, they are ideal for filling with garlic, almonds, etc.
Sizes : olive size is calculated as number of pieces per kilo. Kalamata olives sizes are: Super Colossal (111-120), Colossal (121-140), Giants (141-160), Extra Jumbo (11-180), Jumbo (181-200), Extra Large (201-230), Large (231-260), Superior (261-290), Brilliant (291-320), Fine (321-350), Bullets (351+).
Types : whole (with core), pitted (without core), sliced.
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