Green Olives with Sweet Red Pepper 500g – I.F.K. Agios Antonios – Mount Athos

Description

Green Olives of Mount Athos with Sweet Red Pepper from the Holy Philotheistic Cell of Agios Antonios

The green olives of Mount Athos with sweet red pepper are a 100% natural monastic product. They are collected by hand and packed by monks of the Holy Philotheistic Cell of St. Anthony. The monks process the olives following traditional natural methods (bitterness and fermentation) that last up to four months, while at no stage from production to packaging are preservatives or chemicals used. With respect to nature, the monks on Mount Athos take care of the olive groves and collect their fruits, which is why the olives they produce stand out for their quality and authentic taste. The vacuum packaging with the green olives of Mount Athos is kept in a cool, shady and dry place. After opening, it needs to be placed in the refrigerator.

Nutritional Value

Having significant benefits for human health and longevity, olives and their products contain valuable nutrients for a balanced diet, especially for lovers of Mediterranean cuisine. Since antiquity, the fruit of the olive tree was considered blessed, while it was a symbol of knowledge, wisdom, health, abundance, beauty and strength. Olives contain calcium, sodium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin E, carbohydrates, fiber and fat.

In fact, it has been found that olives consist of 11-15% fat, most of which is oleic acid with many health benefits. Olives improve heart health, are rich in antioxidants, are thought to help prevent osteoporosis and play an important role in maintaining a healthy immune system. They are also rich in polyphenols, a natural chemical with strong antioxidant activity, which, among other things, reduces oxidative stress in the brain.

A Gift of the Athonite Land

The olives of the Athonite state are a 100% natural product, a gift of the earth to man! They are collected and selected one by one, based on the principles and secrets of the time-tested tradition of Mount Athos. Their processing is done exclusively with traditional methods and without the use of any kind of preservatives. They come from olive groves located in the ideal environment for excellent quality production and are cultivated with great care and passion and with absolute respect for nature. Their excellent quality and enjoyable taste are the result of the combination of selected olive groves with an ideal microclimate, the well-chosen harvest and the production methods, which are in harmony with nature.

Ingredients: Green olives, salt, citric acid, lactic acid, sweet red pepper.

Origin: Holy Philotheite Cell of Agios Antonios, Mount Athos

Net Weight: 500gr