The variety Plum Olive (“Damaskinoelià” also known as “Orchas Olive”) is revival of a very old – perhaps ancient – Greek olive variety. There is a view that is a descendant of the ancient Greek variety “Orchas” or “Orchemon” probably because of the similarity of the Plum Olive to the shape and size of testicle. The tree is found sporadically among other trees with cultivated varieties almost all over...

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Extra virgin is the highest quality olive oil, characterized by perfect flavor and odor and a maximum acidity of 0.8% ( in oleic acid ). The majority of olive oil (75-80%) produced in Greece is extra virgin olive oil because the olives are cold pressed within 24 hours of harvesting.

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In the past raisins were a basic element of the diet of the Ancient Greeks, who thought they had magic and notable beneficial attributes although then they could not prove the benefits they were hiding based on clinical studies as it has been done nowadays, but they would perceive this during their everyday life. Corinthian Raisins are a historical and traditional product of Greek economic and social life. They are the trademark of the area of...

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Bees were evolved on Earth on Tertiary Period at the beginning of Cenozoic Era, circa 65 million years ago, long before the presence of human. Considering the fact that honey came up together with the bees we can surely conclude that since then and until 16th century A.C. honey was the only sweetening natural substance in the worlds as it was known that time. From Prehistoric times man knew how to use honey in diet. The beginning of Greek...

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      our superior quality extra virgin oil is produced in Greece using the latest technology. It’s smooth fruity taste and thickness make it an exceptional choice for cooking or use in salads “ennea”   Extra Virgin Olive Oil, is a superior category olive oil obtained directly from olives and solely by mechanical means, excellent for food (i.e. in cooking, or used raw, or used in salads) with acidity of 0.2-0.3%, while...

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Olives and olive oil have played an important role in the diet of Greeks since ancient times. No other fruit bearing tree has been so closely connected to Greek culinary tradition and no other fruit has given a gift so precious as olive oil. With so many benefits to health and the ability to make all food delicious, olive oil is the undisputed “king” of the famous Mediterranean diet. In Ancient Greek Mythology it is said that the Goddess...

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