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Green Olives from Chalkidiki is a Greek product of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.). Our olives come from Halkidiki, a preferture of Northern Greece, with excellent climatic conditions, under the rich Greek sun, near the sea in a fertile soil. In this region, olive trees are being cultivated for centuries. Also used for oil production. Chalkidiki Olives are large pale green Greek olives in oval shape and commonly harvested while it is still young. Usually processed through brine curing which has a firmer meat texture that can provide a full soft flavor with a little tartness and a bit peppery in taste.

This variety well known as Chalkidiki Olives offers a special type of big green olives, with a crisp flesh. After they have been mashed, the addition of salt turns them into a delicious spread that is perfect in sandwiches, on roast potatoes and baked vegetables. Notice the difference in taste, when you add some to your salad or favourite sauce! Alternatively, you can combine it as is, to a light spaghetti dish or dip some breadsticks and cheese in it.

The Green Olives from Chalkidiki is a superb olive variety with many health benefits that you and I can take advantage of. Regardless of its high fat content this olive packed a good nutritional value and a good source of omega fatty acids,Vitamin E,iron,dietary fibers, copper, monounsaturated fats, polyphenols and flavonoids. So it is best to include the Halkidiki olives in our usual diet to reap its wonderful health benefits that could keep us healthy and strong.

Our Green Chalkidiki Olive Paste Traditional Olives Spread is a classic meze fingerfood from the Mediterranean table which can be served as dip with Greek rusk, crackers, or vegetables. Spread on bread or sandwiches.

Kalamata olives are produced in Greece as a Protected Designation of Origin product. This type of olive is considered as a superior variety of edible olives which thrives in an arid environment with dry and low moisture soil in order the fruits to grow. The Kalamon fruits usually ripen during mid-November to early January which is the late fall to midwinter. The Kalamon with its distinct superior taste and quality is one of the widely exported Greek produce. The Kalamon olives are one of the top exported food items from Greece all over the world.

The secret to the making of this delicious spread is actually no secret at all! The unique in taste Kalamata olives are world famous. After they have been mashed, the addition of salt turns them into a delicious spread that is perfect in sandwiches, on roast potatoes and baked vegetables. Notice the difference in taste, when you add some to your salad or favourite sauce! Alternatively, you can mix it with capers, anchovies and garlic to make a special mezé for your ouzo or tsipouro.

Note that the Kalamon olives exude a rich color as well as distinct flavor this could some spark in salad dishes and rich rice meals. The main ingredients of the olive flesh are: water, oil, sugars, proteins, organic acids, minerals, etc. Olives have 10 times more antioxidants than olive oil. They contain significant amounts of vitamin A and E, which together contribute to the good health of the skin. It is rich in phenolic compounds, that help for the proper functioning of our body, and trace elements such as iron, phosphorus, calcium and potassium.

Our Greek Kalamata Olive Spread is a classic meze fingerfood from the Mediterranean table which can be served as dip with Greek rusk, crackers, or vegetables. Spread on bread or sandwiches.