Description

Mount Athos Kalamon Olives from the Agiopavlitiko Metochi of Saint Nicholas

Mount Athos Kalamon olives are a 100% natural monastic product. The monks process the olives using traditional natural methods (debittering and fermentation) that can take up to four months. At no stage from production to packaging are preservatives or chemicals used. With respect for nature, the monks of Mount Athos carefully tend to the olive groves and handpick the fruit. This is why the olives they produce stand out for their superior quality and authentic taste. The vacuum-sealed packaging should be stored in a cool, shaded, and dry place. Once opened, it must be refrigerated.

Nutritional Value

With significant benefits for human health and longevity, olives and olive products contain valuable nutrients essential for a balanced diet—especially for lovers of Mediterranean cuisine. Since antiquity, the olive fruit has been considered blessed and a symbol of knowledge, wisdom, health, abundance, beauty, and strength. Olives contain calcium, sodium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin E, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and fats.

It has been found that olives are composed of 11–15% fat, most of which is oleic acid, known for its many health benefits. Olives support heart health, are rich in antioxidants, are believed to help prevent osteoporosis, and play a key role in maintaining a healthy immune system. They are also rich in polyphenols, a natural chemical compound with strong antioxidant activity, which, among other benefits, helps reduce oxidative stress in the brain.

A Gift from the Land of Athos

The olives of the Athonite State are a 100% natural product—a gift from the earth to humankind! They are handpicked and selected one by one, according to the principles and secrets of the time-tested monastic tradition of Mount Athos. Their processing is done exclusively using traditional methods, without the use of any preservatives. They come from olive groves located in an ideal environment for producing high-quality olives. These groves are cultivated with great care and dedication, and with utmost respect for nature. Their exceptional quality and delightful taste are the result of a combination of selected groves with an ideal microclimate, carefully chosen harvests, and production methods that are in harmony with the natural world.

Ingredients

The package contains:
• Olives
• Water
• Salt

Origin: Agiopavlitiko Metochi of Saint Nicholas
Net Weight: 250g