“chanea” PDO Kolymvari

“Chanea” is the ancient name of the city of Chania, a county of western Crete island that stands in the center of the Mediterranean basin. The extra virgin olive oil “chanea” is produced within Kolymvari, a region of Chania. Its unique climate, the rich soil and the breeze of the Aegean Sea create the ideal conditions for the olive tree to develop and offer us its crops. Maybe that’s the reason why during the Minoan civilization, the first western civilization (14th century B.C.) which flourished in Crete, the olive tree was initially cultivated there systematically and was the first time that o.o. was produced. The oldest olive tree in the world, 3000 years old, with 12 meters perimeter still stands in Kolymvari being the silent witness of history!

“chanea” characteristics
A quality oil such as chanea has a balanced fresh scent with hints of grass and fruit. It has a very mild peppery aftertaste but its main characteristic is smoothness and fruitiness. Its vivid golden-green color reminds the words of Homer “olive oil, the liquid gold”!

Variety of olives used
The variety of olives that is used by 100% in the production of chanea is the koroneiki. In contrast to other oils “chanea” does not have to be blended or mixed with many varieties so as to produce this exceptionally high quality olive oil with an acidity level of <0,4%!

Ingredients
Ingredients: 100% superior quality extra virgin olive oil from the region of kolymvari, obtained directly from olives and solely by mechanical means.

Production method
Just like anything else of superior quality, there is no particular secret to the technique in making it rather than great attention to detail! No pesticides are used in the olive groves of Kolymvari but rather more natural ways are preferred for the cultivation of the trees. These chemically free olives are hand picked and transferred within 24 hours to the crushing mill so as to keep all their taste and health benefits for you. After that, in cold extraction facilities of the highest technology the olive oil is produced with no use of chemicals or heat, it is bottled and ready to wake up your senses!

“chanea” PDO Kolymvari
This combination of traditional methods of cultivation and modern production techniques have resulted in the designation of the olive oil of Kolymvari as a product of Protected Designation of Origin from the EU in 1997. This recognition guarantees to the consumer that each bottle of “chanea”
Contains superior quality olive oil only from the area of Kolymvari.
Is a first cold pressed olive oil so as to keep all health benefits and taste.
Passes frequent and strict quality controls from an EU inspection organization.
Is unique and is numbered in accordance with a strictly monitored procedure (red tape on each bottle).

Maybe the above are the reasons that the olive oil of Kolymvari is the only olive oil in the world that has ever been chosen for the nutrition of the athletes by the official committee of the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan!

Why use only evoo of superior quality?
Hippocrates the founder of western medicine used it in more than 60 treatments (skin burns, stomach ulcer) while modern medicine suggests that every day consumption may prevent coronary diseases, various forms of cancer (breast and stomach) and can result in the lowering of cholesterol.
The “secret” behind this, apart from the vitamins A, E, D, K, is the polyphenols, a very powerful natural antioxidant that creates a shield of protection around the human cells. The concentration of polyphenols is not the same in all olive oils. It depends on the olives variety, the cultivation methods, and production techniques.” chanea” extra virgin olive oil with a concentration of 170ppm (parts per million) is considered exceptionally rich in polyphenols (the maximum concentration that can be found in olive oil is 180ppm)

USES of olive oil.
Apply chanea in fresh and boiled salads; use it as a basis for any kind of dressing or sauces for pasta, or just apply it on fresh or toasted bread.
Apply “chanea” in noodles or rice noodles and soups.
Apply on every food so as to enhance the taste and color of your dish.
Use it as a natural moisturizing substance by applying it on your skin, especially on feet, hands and lips and rub smoothly.
Exfoliate your face and hands. Rub your skin with olive oil, then scrub with sugar or coarse salt, and rinse.
Cure an earache. Very carefully, use a cotton swab to apply olive oil to the outside ear cavity to help with earaches and excess wax.
As a hair tonic. Comb some olive oil through your hair for the vintage look of pomade without the build-up, or add a bit to wet hair for grungy, but clean, look.

DID you know?
That real extra virgin olive oil is easily digested. Research has proved that only breast milk can be absorbed more easily by the human body!