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Olives
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Olives produced only in the region of Kalamata in Greece.
It is not an exaggeration to say that the unique taste
and texture of this olive has made it the most popular olive in the world.
The Greeks have been using olives for the table since
ancient times as well as for olive oil production. Today, the variety of
olives and recipes is very large and family secrets for the preparation
of olives, passing from mother to daughter, are common. |
Olive Oil
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Greece is the place was the olive tree was first cultivated, and olive oil produced.
Today, Greece tops the world in the production of Extra Virgin
Olive oil, in both quality and quantity.
In recent years, scientific research has placed a lot
of importance in the contribution of the olive oil in the human health.
The poor soil, the abundance of sunshine, the mild climate
and the Geographical location of Greece, provide the ideal environment
for the olive tree to thrive.
The love of the Greek people for "their tree” put the finishing touch to a product of supreme quality. |
Natural Honey
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The aromas and complexity of Greek honeys, puts them at the top of the world.
It is because, unlike other countries, honey farms do not exist,
and the beekeepers take their bees to the mountains, to feed
on the flowers that exist naturally in the wild. Sage, Thyme,
and Orange, are among the hundreds of different plants in the
country with the richest flora in Europe, and only second to
Brazil in the world, the bee collects her precious nectar from.
The dry climate creates a honey low in humidity, thus making
it thicker and concentrating the flavor. |
Cheese
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Cheese has been an indispensable part of the Greek diet since the days of Homer.
It is a tradition that places the Greeks first in consumption
of cheese in the world. The quality and variety of Greek cheeses,
rivals that of the better known French and Italian. |
Saffron
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150,000 flowers are needed to make one kilogram. Everything is done by the hand,
and takes an experienced and dedicated picker more than a week
to do it. The work continues in careful selection, drying and
storing what is to become, the most valuable spice in the world. |
Yogurt
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TOTAL Greek yogurt is a leading, global brand of all natural, premium yogurt
made by the No.1 yogurt producer in Greece, FAGE S.A.
Using an authentic recipe, originating in ancient times,
Total Greek yogurt, made with fresh milk, collected from dairy farms around
Greece on daily basis, offers a distinctively rich, creamy fresh dairy
flavor and texture that is uncommonly luxurious, and smooth. |
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