Olive oil is the oil that comes from the fruit of the olive tree (Olea europea). Virgin olive oil is produced by mechanical processing of the olive fruit in olive mills. It is a key element of the Mediterranean diet and is considered a healthy food product due to its content of monounsaturated fats, antioxidants, etc.
Physical and chemical characteristics
Crude virgin olive oil is a mixture of various ingredients. These can be distinguished into three categories: Glycerides, fat-soluble substances and water-soluble substances. They can also be distinguished into saponifiable and non-saponifiable components. Glycerides, which are also saponifiable components, are mainly triglycerides, i.e. esters of glycerol with fatty acids. The latter are mainly: oleic, palmitoleic, linoleic, stearic and palmitic. The first three are unsaturated fatty acids, and the other two are saturated
Historical data
In the Greek area, presses for the production of oil from olives and containers (jars) for oil storage dating from the Mycenaean era have been found. According to the excavations carried out in the Proto-Cycladic II (2,700-2,300 BC) cemetery of Spedos in 1903 by Klonos Stefanos, among the other finds, he mentions a silver-plated clay vessel which contained traces of spoiled olive oil. The careful research in the chemistry of the National University under Professor K. Zengeli proved, beyond doubt, the existence of olive oil. Klonos Stefanos (in the Proceedings of the Archaeological Society PAE 1906) notes that together with the silver-plated clay vessel, a triple clay oil lamp was found. Olive oil is referred to on a Linear B tablet from Knossos as erawo (oil) and on others with a special ideogram.
Olive oil and health
Olive oil contains high levels of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) as well as an abundance of bioactive components. Of these, the phenolic components are the most extensively studied. Regarding the benefits of MUFAs in human health, the US Food and Drink Administration authorized qualitative health claims (health claims), for the first time in 2004, regarding the protection offered by monounsaturated fatty acids of olive oil against cardiovascular risk diseases. Overall, the benefits of olive oil fatty acids were summarized at the first International Conference on Olive Oil and Health, in 2005. But olive oil is more than a rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids. Its phenolic components have shown anti-inflammatory and chemo-protective properties. Oleocanthal in olive oil has been found to have a similar effect to the anti-inflammatory drug ibuprofen. In none of the studies in which the role of phenolic components of olive oil has been examined, cytotoxicity has been shown.
This unique extra virgin olive oil is a natural creation, born from two distinct varieties, Koroneiki and Athinolia, cultivated side by side in the same organic olive orchard. Extracted together, it delivers a unique flavor combination shaped entirely by nature�¢??s hand.
FLAVOR PROFILE
Delicate floral aroma, smooth and fresh with a full-bodied character, and a distinctive red peppery finish.
FOOD PAIRING
An ideal companion for fish, poultry, and cheese.
HARVEST November 2024
EXTRACTION Cold Extraction
REGION Sparta, Peloponnese
PACKAGING 500mL bottle
Eleology's Chef's Table is crafted to meet the needs of the most demanding chefs while also being perfect for everyday home cooking. It is also designed for high volume consumer consumption.
FLAVOR PROFILE
Designed to enhance the natural flavors of every ingredient used in cooking, Chefâ??s Table delivers versatility and consistency for all your culinary creations.
FOOD PAIRING
A wholesome choice for daily cooking.
HARVEST November-December 2024
EXTRACTION Cold Extraction
REGION Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese
PACKAGING 5-litre tin
Eleology brings together the unique qualities of four exceptional olive varieties - Olympia, Athinolia, Koroneiki, and Sikitita - harvested from across the Peloponnesian peninsula. These varieties are expertly blended to create an extraordinary extra virgin olive oil that highlights the distinctive character of each.
FLAVOR PROFILE
Fresh and full-bodied, with notes of green banana, green tomato, artichoke, and freshly cut grass. harmonious combination of natural aromas, paired with a pleasantly bitter and spicy finish, which adds a vibrant touch to your daily meals.
FOOD PAIRING
Ideal for pairing with pasta, salads, and cheese.
HARVEST October-November 2024
EXTRACTION Cold Extraction
REGION Ancient Olympia and Sparta, Peloponnese
PACKAGING 500mL bottle
Eleology's premium Single Variety Extra Virgin Olive Oil comes from the celebrated Greek variety Koroneiki. It is hand-picked and cold-extracted within 12 hours. Selected organic olive producers of the Koroneiki variety, from the region of Ancient Olympia in the Peloponnese Peninsula, contribute to the creation of this exceptional extra virgin olive oil.
FLAVOR PROFILE
Fresh, robust, full-bodied taste with notes of green tomato and artichoke, and a peppery aftertaste.
FOOD PAIRING
A healthy and nutritious choice for every dish. Perfectly paired with red meat, pasta, steamed vegetables, and salads and salads.
HARVEST : October - November 2024
EXTRACTION : Cold Extraction
REGION : Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese
Eleology's Early Harvest comes from unripe olives of the Koroneiki and Olympia varieties. The selected organic olive farms, harvested in mid-September 2024, yield a unique blend rich in polyphenols. �¤hey also provide a natural nutritional boost through their beneficial antioxidant properties.
Early Harvest has recently won the Golden Medal for Packaging and the Silver Medal for Product Quality in the Los Angeles Olive Oil Competition (Feb. 2025)
FLAVOR PROFILE : Intense aroma and taste with notes of artichoke, tomato, asparagus, herbs, green almond, and citrus elements.
FOOD PAIRING : Pairs perfectly with meat, soups, and steamed vegetables. It serves as an essential gourmet finishing touch for every dish.
Olivia Oils & Condiments: Premium White Truffle (100ml). Superior category Extra Virgin Olive Oil enriched with the aroma and a piece of the rare White Truffle (Tuber Magnatum).
Has strong, aggressive aroma and provides intense flavour.
Made with superior quality extra virgin olive oil obtained directly from olives and solely by mechanical means. Produced, manufactured and bottled by Olivia Oils & Condiments in Greece.
Superior category extra virgin olive oil, enriched with oregano. The oreganos' aroma, blended with the rich taste of Olivia Extra Virgin olive oil is a classic Mediterranean sensation.
Made with superior quality extra virgin olive oil obtained directly from olives and solely by mechanical means.
Produced, manufactured and bottled by Olivia Oils & Condiments in Greece.
We are a Greek company that produces premium extra virgin olive oil exclusively from Manaki variety olives, sourced from our own olive groves and from cooperating local producers.
More than a simple olive oil, Corinto Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a labour of love. Made from handpicked Manaki olives which are cold-extracted to preserve their natural properties, it can form the ideal basis for a delicious and healthy Mediterranean diet.
Interested parties contact us for a detailed price offer.
We can provide you with extra virgin olive oil in the quantity and quality you require from any region of Greece.
We can also offer customized packaging according to your needs (250ml round or square bottle, 500ml, 750ml, 1Lt or 5Lt cans).
Private labeling will require some time and cooperation on your part but we will do our best to serve you.
You may purchase a sample to taste each olive oil and see which taste profile best fits your clients. We may also procure one as instructed and then quote you a price.
Our brand name is "cretan myron". Cretan myron extra virgin olive oil is top quality product. Its content in free fatty acids never exceeds 0.5 % of oleic acid per 100 grams. Cretan myron is superior category olive oil obtained directly from olives and solely by mechanical means with cold extraction. The 90% of production of crete is extra virgin olive oil of ?koroneiki? variety olive, the most famous olive in greece.
Our extra virgin olive oil is produced by cold extraction obtained directly from olives at a temperature below the 24th c by filtration
Or centrifugation of the olive (centrifugal mills).
We use only dark glass bottles and tin cans (250 ml, 500 ml, 750 ml, 1lit, 3lit, 5lit).
Dark/Tinted Glass for Protection from natural/artificial light
Elegant and Stylish
Premium quality and special flavor, from a combination of Koroneiki and Athinolia varieties.
â?¢ Cold pressed extra virgin olive oil and solely by mechanical means.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Laconia
Gentle harvest and the strictest selection of olives used.
Naturally rich in Polyphenols and extremely low acidity.
Full of antioxidants and vitamins that provide many health benefits
Authentic historic olive oil dating since the Byzantine era
20ml glass bottle Metamorphosis
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Suitable for restaurants (2 persons)
Easy to transport
Can fit in your pocket
Mignon size suitable for your daily Metamorphosis intake of extra virgin olive oil.
