ATHENA RANGE Extra virgin olive oil
This is the balance of all our Extra Virgin Olive Oil varieties. Low acidity and aromatic sensations which lingers during its consumption will only leave you to desire for more and make you try it with all your dishes. The right compromise between a practical but still refined product within a budget.
Origin: mix of cultivars originating either from Peloponnessian or Halkidiki regionsAcidity: max 0,8%Production method: first cold extraction at low temperatures (T<27oC)Organoleptic characteristics: fruity flavor very lightly spiced, superb golden-green hue and aromaTaste: well balanced, rich fruity flavor at first taste followed by a strong aromaAvailable packaging
Tin can : 4L, 5LATHENA RANGE Fine virgin olive oil
Finely filtered, this olive oil has a higher smoke point than the Extra Virgin varieties which makes it an ideal solution for high temperature frying. Although it has higher acidity value, the same nutritional levels apply.
Origin: of varieties strictly originating from Greek cultivarsAcidity: ≤ 1.5%Production method: mechanical meansOrganoleptic characteristics: neutral flavour with light green color contains an aroma of fruity olivesTaste: neutralAvailable packaging
Tin can : 4L, 5LPET : 1L, 2L
ATHENA RANGE Classic olive oil
Mixture of refined and Extra Virgin olive oils. Suitable only for deep frying purposes. It has proven the greatest resistance to oxidative deterioration. Its trans-fatty acid contents and percentages of total polar compounds were found to be lower during deep-frying.
Origin: mix of varieties strictly originating from Greek cultivarsAcidity: ≤ to 1.0%Production method: mechanical meansOrganoleptic characteristics: neutral flavour and aroma with light green colorTaste: neutralAvailable packaging
Tin can : 4L, 5LPET : 1L, 2L
ATHENA RANGE Pomace oil
It is produced from the kernel of selected olive fruits. It has higher heat tolerance with the highest smoking point at 180°C. It does not create free radicals unlike any other seed oils, commonly used for cooking and frying.
Origin: kernel olive oil originating from Greek cultivarsAcidity: ≤ 1.0%Production method: refined by the same methods used for olive oil. The source of the raw product comes from pomace by means of solvent extraction.Organoleptic characteristics: light green color with light buttery tasteTaste: neutralAvailable packaging
Tin can : 4L, 5LPET : 1L, 2L, 5L
GI ORGANIC RANGE Extra virgin olive oil
Organic olive oil derived from hand picked olives in the Peloponnesian regions of Greece. No chemical fertilizers or pesticides are used at all stages of production in order to preserve a fruity, intact flavor, superb color and maintain all the valuable components of natural olive juice. Its stable chemical form allows its organoleptic properties to remain unaltered for up to two years from the production date as long as it is kept in appropriate conditions.
Origin: Peloponnesian region - Koroneiki varietyAcidity: max 0,8%Production method: First cold extraction at low temperatures (T<27oC)Organoleptic characteristics: fruity flavor, superb golden-green hue and aromaTaste: quite intense and persistent, it releases bitter sensations that give way to a spicy note