first-raw-pressed organic Olive Oil.
Now available Saturdays, at the St. Lawrence Farmers Market
This olive oil is harvested by our family on the island of Crete. The olives are hand picked and carefully pressed to offer a delicate, fruity bouquet with a light, peppery finish.
Our Secret?From harvesting to importing, we run every stage of production. Each bottle is packaged with great care: our family honour depends on it. Acropolis Organics olive oil meets the strictest standards in the industry. In fact , the red
PDO seal on our oil means
every single bottle can be traced back to its original source, ensuring quality and authenticity.
Rich in Vitamin B12, E and antioxidants, olive oil is a key ingredient of good health and long life. It's also why the US-FDA states, "eating about two tablespoons of olive oil daily may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease" - only the third time in history a food has been allowed to make this kind of health claim. And the purity of our raw olive oil means it keeps its nutritional integrity even when cooked.
3,500 years of tradition-bottledSince Minoan times, the people of Crete have been growing and cultivating olives for its flavourful juice. And for 3,500 years, the world's oldest olive tree has grown in our village as a symbol of this rich tradition. For generations, our family has helped to continue this legacy by producing one of the finest olive oils in the world.
The Legend
Greek mythology reveals the "true" origins of the olive tree:
Challenged by Zeus to present a gift to the citizens of Attica, Athena and Poseidon faced-off in an immortal showdown. While a swat of Poseidon's trident produced salt water from a stone, Athena countered with a strike of her spear on the holy rock of the Acropolis.
And the first olive tree was born.
Charmed by her ingenuity and generous offering, the citizens of Attica renamed their city Athens in honour of the goddess. This gift to the people of Athens may be myth, but its spirit lives on in our name and legendary olive oil.
The world's oldest olive tree still grows in our village.
Visit our web site for more information and other places to purchase Acropolis Olive Oil
www.acropolisorganics.com