Product description Mythology, the brand that places Quality above all else A tribute to the Heritage of Greece, the Mythology Brand places itself only upon products that meet the strictest quality standards. Our Extra Virgin Olive Oil is PDO certified (Protected Designation of Origin) to give the buyers confidence that their products are true to their roots and consistently maintain outstanding levels of quality. Tradition & Heritage Greeks were the first to cultivate the olive tree in about 2500 BC and during the Minoan Era in Crete olive oil served as the foundation of the Cretan economy. As has been shown by archaeological discoveries at Knossos from the Minoan Era, were treated olives and produce oil stored in earthenware jars and amphoras and are often exported to the islands of the Aegean and central Greece. First Cold Extraction What makes this Extra Virgin Olive Oil, the cold extraction preserves the best characteristics of the olive. Using traditional harvesting methods for optimum quality and flavor, and being environmentally conscientious, the selected olives are handpicked under pristine conditions. The olive fruit is then brought to the mill, where the olive fruit is mechanically cold pressed, producing this superior category Olive Oil. Health Benefits Olive Oil in our daily diet is one of the main ingredient for healthy, wholesome living. It contains monounsaturated fatty acids which have been shown to increase your health by boosting ‘good’ (HDL) and reduce ‘bad’ cholesterol (HDL)*. (Information obtained from the American heart association, 2020) PDO Kolymvari Certified The Kolymvari Extra Virgin Olive Oil PDO is a product with Protected Destination of Origin from the area of Kolymvari, comes from Family Groves, where the olive trees with their lustrous green and silver leaves stand peacefully overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, in Crete. (PDO certification awarded by AGROCERT, 2020) The Island of Crete Greece Nourished by mineral rich soil and wrapped in year long sunshine, the Island of Crete offers the perfect climate to produce the highest quality olives that are harvested to produce Mythology Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Olive Oil Olive Oil Olive Oil Olive Oil Olive Oil Olive Oil Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Customer Reviews 693 124 693 124 4 124 Price $54 99 $118 99 $26 99 $41 99 $25 99 $35 99 Volume 3 Liter 3 Liter 1 Liter 750ml 500ml 500ml Packaging Tin Can Tin Can Tin Can Glass Bottle Glass Bottle Glass Bottle Organic no data ✓ no data ✓ no data ✓
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