Chrisanthi is a representative Cretan extra virgin olive oil, which comes from selected,
traditionally cultivated, olive groves in the area of ??Crete.
It is strictly single-variety, from the famous Koroneiki variety.
The collection of the olive fruit takes place around the middle of November
with special care without injuring the tree or the fruit and
within a few hours the "cold" extraction of the olive oil follows.
Its slightly buttery texture and mild spicy aftertaste make it an essential ingredient on your table.
Enjoy it as an appetizer with nuts and fresh oregano. Acidity up to 0.8%.
The wonderful fruity aroma, with hints of pear and almonds is due to
the "Koroneiki" variety used in this extraordinary olive oil.
The traditional methods followed during the harvest of the olive coupled with
the modern processing and storage ensure its particular characteristics and its outstanding quality.
Cretan olive oil
Today in Crete more than 35,000,000 olive trees are cultivated,
which not only fully cover the needs of the local population,
but this product is also exported in large quantities abroad.
The Cretan is completely familiar with the consumption of olive oil even in the sweets of the
traditional Cretan family, where no butter or refined oils are added.
They only use olive oil.
Studies have shown that olive oil is more resistant to high temperatures than any other oil,
does not oxidize and remains healthy. We can use it for 5-6 fryings.
Cretan olive oil is of high quality almost in its entirety.
About 90% of the production is natural olive juice obtained by simple physical or mechanical methods,
without any chemical or other treatment, because the Cretan olive oil does not need treatment…
The inhabitants of Crete consume the largest quantities of olive oil in the world!
