Grekkos Pitted Green Olives 6.1 oz -170g- of Early Harvest Halkidikis without pits Authentic Greek

Halkidiki Olives share the birthplace with the famous ancient philosopher, Aristotle. They are cultivated on the triple-pronged Halkidiki Peninsular, ashore the Aegean Sea, and adjacent to the sacred Mount Athos. The name of the region Halkidiki - aka Chalkidiki or Khalkidiki - is fun to pronounce: Hal-Kee-Dee-Kee. Unique climate conditions and soil characteristics, coupled with the breeze of the Aegean Sea, make these olives develop a full, spicy and slightly bitter taste with a hint of fruity aroma. As opposed to most other green olive varieties, Halkidikis do not have any oiliness and are refreshingly light in taste. This is the reason the Halkidiki Olives are considered superior among other table olives. We harvest the superior Halkidiki Olives early in September, while the fruit is young and rich in polyphenols - natural antioxidants. We handpick the olive to secure wholeness of the fruit, then cure, and ferment it to perfection in sea salt brine. We carefully pit the olives for ease of your consumption. Our special recipe preserves the bright green color and the firm texture of the pitted fruit, and highlights the light, fruity flavor with a little tartness, and a bit peppery taste. The Eye that stands out on the Grekko’s label, played a pivotal role in Ancient Greek mythology and religion. Greeks used to depict the eye on their ships to protect the vessel and its crew from evil during long travels full of perils and adventures. We now invite you to experience an adventurous journey to the Mediterranean Flavors (perils not included). Let the Grekko’s Eye on our label protect you, and remind of the antique times, when the heroes of the Odysseys and Iliads endured at the high seas, wishing they had few jars of Grekko’s delicious olives to survive. Enjoy the Journey with Grekko’s Olives!