The famous variety of Thassos! These olives are cultivated exclusively in the island of Thassos, in Nothern Greece. Otherwise known as "throubes" or "zoupes" or "raisins of Thassos". Meaty olives with a strong, rich taste and an extraordinarily mellow flavour.
The processing methods that we use, aim at preserving the natural character of these olives. Left on the trees until winter, are picked by hand. After picking, they are cured in coarse salt. Then, we leave them in the air and this is how they obtain their specific black colour and their one-of-a-kind flavor.
Has been registered as a PDO product (Protected Designation of Origin). Thus, retains its uniqueness and encloses a very important part of the culture of Thassos!
In terms of nutrients, the olive of Thassos has many health benefits. These nutrients help prevent colon cancer by neutralizing free radicals. In addition, just one cup of olives is a great source of iron (4.4 mg). Also,oleuropein was found in important quantities (1.2 mg/fruit) recorded over a 4-year period. Finally, the richness of its flesh gives us a very full of olive oil, the famous oil of Thassos!
HISTORY "FROM GOLD" BEHIND THE PRODUCT
The abduction of Europe from the eternally in love Zeus may be the most famous kidnap of antiquity. It has been represented in statues, mosaics, paintings and even on the 2 euro coin! However, it also marked the beginning of the history of Thassos as the Phoenicians, who could not accept to lose their Europe, organized a campaign led by Kadmos and Thassos. Thassos, in his search, visited Thassos and was enchanted by the green beauty of the island with its blue waters. So he stayed there for the rest of his life. In honor of the first inhabitant, the island was named "Thassos"!
| Weight | 0,500 kg |
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