Oligri Greek BIO Koroneiki Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 500 ml from Meligalas, Messenia, Kalamata Greece GR-BIO-001

Oligri Bio Koroneiki Olive Oil NEW HARVEST 2023 - from Greece for sunny taste experiences Oligri Greek Olive Oil is a high quality, organic certified olive oil made from Koroneiki olives. The Koroneiki olives are a very old and popular olive variety that is mainly grown in Greece. They are characterized by their small size and high oil content, which contributes to Oligri olive oil having a particularly intense taste and green color.      Quality: Native Extra, cold extracted directly from olives Raw food, vegan, organic Origin: Meligalas, Messenia, Peloponnese, Greece Harvest: winter 2023 Bottling: 2023 Variety: 100% Koroneiki olives Oligri olive oil is made exclusively from freshly harvested olives that are gently cold extracted. This means that the valuable nutrients and natural taste of the olives are preserved. The result is a full-bodied, aromatic olive oil with a slightly peppery finish that is ideal for refining salads, frying and grilling, but also for dipping bread.      Overall, Oligri organic olive oil offers excellent quality at a fair price. It is a healthy and tasty choice for everyone who values ​​organic and natural products and who wants to enrich their cuisine with a true taste experience.      Oligri Bio Koroneiki olive oil is your natural part of the Greek way of life. It comes directly from the groves of Greece; the raw materials are harvested traditionally and gently by hand. The organic product is created through careful processing that uses the proven experiences of generations. Oligri represents sustainability in its most appetizing form.      The cold extraction Our Oligri olive oil is obtained through gentle cold extraction to ensure that the valuable nutrients and pure taste of the olives are preserved. In contrast to cold pressing, cold extraction is carried out using a centrifuge. The oil is extracted by the centrifugal force and not pressed. This process is considered the gentlest method for producing oils such as our Oligri organic olive oil.      Quality Only the best hand-picked olives are used to produce our olive oil. Every step of the production process is carefully monitored to ensure the highest quality standards.      The taste The taste of the small green Koroneiki olive is legendary due to its richness and its composition. The geographical interaction and balance of the Messinia region, on the Peloponnese peninsula, plays a particularly important role. The olive oil tastes fruity but not bitter and has a slightly peppery finish.      The special thing about Koroneiki olive oil Koroneiki olive oil is highly valued by gourmets around the world. The olive tree produces one of the best olive oils in the world. It has an exceptionally fruity aroma and a particularly high proportion of polyphenols, which have a significant influence on the taste. So the higher the polyphenol content, the better the olive oil!      Canisters versus glass bottles Oligri Bio Koroneiki olive oil is offered in a practical 500 ml canister made from recyclable tinplate. The canister keeps the olive oil opaque and airtight, which means the valuable ingredients are preserved for a long time.   Tin canisters have several advantages over glass bottles when it comes to storing olive oil. An important advantage is that tin canisters are less fragile than glass bottles. Their lower weight makes them lighter and more convenient to transport.

 Olive oil is sensitive to light and can quickly oxidize and lose flavor. Tinplate canisters also have the advantage of being completely opaque.   Another advantage of tinplate canisters is that they can be reused and are therefore more environmentally friendly than disposable glass bottles. They can be recycled, which can help reduce waste. The recycling rate for tinplate is over 90%!

 Overall, tinplate canisters offer a practical and environmentally friendly alternative to glass bottles for storing olive oil and they also look very nice.

 Background to the extreme price increases of olive oil This year's price increases result from a number of factors affecting the olive oil industry around the world. Here are some key points: Weather conditions: Unpredictable weather conditions such as fires and droughts have affected harvests in the Mediterranean region and greatly affected the availability of olives.    Sustainable cultivation: To ensure the highest quality, we rely on sustainable cultivation methods. This requires additional investment, which affects the final price.      Transport costs: The increased transport costs have also contributed to the price increases. GR-BIO-01 Nutritional information: Calorific value 3449 kJ / 824 kcal Fat 91.6 grams - of which saturated fatty acids 13.2 grams - of which monounsaturated fatty acids 73.6 grams - of which polyunsaturated fatty acids 4.8 grams Carbohydrates 0 grams - of which sugar 0 grams Protein 0 grams Salt 0 grams