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Gis Ergon Extra Virgin Olive Oil is 0.1%-0.6% Lower Acidity
Why lower acidity = better quality in olive oil
1. What “acidity” actually measures
o It’s not about sour taste.
o It’s the percentage of free fatty acids in the oil, especially oleic acid.
o These free fatty acids form when the oil’s triglycerides break down — usually because olives were damaged, bruised, or stored too long before pressing.
2. Why low acidity is a freshness signal
o Fresh, healthy olives processed immediately have intact cell walls, so minimal fatty acids are freed.
o The longer olives sit after harvest, or the more they’re mishandled, the more triglycerides break apart → higher acidity.
3. Impact on taste & health
o Lower acidity oils tend to have fresher, fruitier, more complex Flavors (peppery, grassy, floral notes).
o Higher acidity oils often taste flat or greasy and have fewer antioxidants (like polyphenols).
4. Premium range
o “Extra Virgin” the best competition-grade oils are often 0.1–0.6%.
o Anything near 0.1% is exceptional and rare — usually from perfectly timed harvests and quick pressing.
Quick takeaway:
If you’re shopping, look for Extra Virgin Olive Oil with a stated acidity of 0.1% - 0.6%. This is usually a sign of a careful producer and super-fresh fruit.
- Extra virgin olive oil has:
- Acidity: typically under 0.6%
- Flavor: rich, fruity, with light bitterness and peppery notes
- Color: deep golden-green
- It has PDO status (“Kalamata PDO”) in the European Union, protecting its regional authenticity.
100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil From Amaliada Greece
100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil From Amaliada Greece
Olive Variety
- The main variety is the Koroneiki olive, small but rich in oil (named after the nearby town of Koroni).
- Kalamon olives (the famous table olives) also originate here, but they are mainly for eating,
- not oil extraction.
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100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil From Amaliada GreeceGolden Olive Oil 500ml
100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil From Amaliada Greece Golden Olive Oil 500ml
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Cultural Significance
- The olive tree remains a symbol of life and endurance across the Peloponnese.
- Many families still produce oil from centuries-old trees, passing down groves through generations.
Annual olive harvest festivals celebrate this ancient tradition with music, food, and community gatherings
Golden Olive Oil
Taste and Quality
- olive oil is typically:
- Extra virgin
- Smooth, balanced flavor with mild fruitiness and gentle pepper tones
- Very low acidity (often under 0.6%)
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· Peloponnesian olive oils (especially from Messinia, Laconia, and Arcadia) hold PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) status and are prized for their low acidity, rich aroma, and fruity taste.
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GIS ERGON EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL IS 0.1%-0.6% LOWER ACIDITY
GIS ERGON EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL IS 0.1%-0.6% LOWER ACIDITY
Ancient Greek Olive Oil
Crete Olive Oil
Ancient Greek Olive Oil
Ancient Greek Olive Oil
Modern research has shown that Greek olive oil has beneficial effects on our health. Its constant consumption protects against various heart and stomach diseases and is easily absorbed from the body. According to surveys, Greece is the country with the highest human consumption of olive oil in the world.
Ancient Greek Olive Oil
Ancient Greek Olive Oil
Ancient Greek Olive Oil
The cultivation of olive trees and Greek olive oil production has been perfected over centuries. There have been found wild olive tree leaf fossils that date back more than 20 million years. However, their cultivation and production of virgin olive oil in Greece is estimated to have begun about 3500 years BC., from archaeological discover
The cultivation of olive trees and Greek olive oil production has been perfected over centuries. There have been found wild olive tree leaf fossils that date back more than 20 million years. However, their cultivation and production of virgin olive oil in Greece is estimated to have begun about 3500 years BC., from archaeological discoveries of tools around the area. In fact, the most ancient olive oil tree in Greece can be found in Crete and it dates back to approximately 3000 to 5000 years, making it one of the oldest trees on Earth today.
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Ancient Greek Olive Oil
Olive Oil
Additionally, the Greek olive tree tolerated high levels of salt in groundwater, therefore it could grow in places near the sea where other trees and plants usually couldn’t. Thus, this made Greece the third largest olive oil producer in the world, as well as, making Greek olive oil so popular!
Ancient Greek Olive Oil
Olive Trees By the See
Olive Trees By the See
Olive Trees By the See
Greek olive oil is a natural product, full of flavor, pleasant aroma, and many nutritional properties. It is used in salads, usually combined with lemon or vinegar. Two spoons are all you’ll need for a great Greek salad dressing. It’s also perfect for cooking vegetables such as beans, okra, peas, and eggplants. In addition, Greek olive o
Greek olive oil is a natural product, full of flavor, pleasant aroma, and many nutritional properties. It is used in salads, usually combined with lemon or vinegar. Two spoons are all you’ll need for a great Greek salad dressing. It’s also perfect for cooking vegetables such as beans, okra, peas, and eggplants. In addition, Greek olive oil is also suitable for sweets as well! You can substitute it for butter and it’s better than using margarine for sweets, tarts, and sweet pies. One cup of Greek olive oil is enough for our favorite vegan chocolate cake
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Olive Trees By the See
Olive Trees By the See
Hippocrates – the Father of Medicine, declared that virgin olive oil was the integral medicine for 60 diseases and he called it "great healer". Not to mention that, in the 6th century BC, Laws of Solon prohibited the cutting down of olive trees – the punishment was even death. Between 7th-3rd century BC, well-known philosophers and physic
Hippocrates – the Father of Medicine, declared that virgin olive oil was the integral medicine for 60 diseases and he called it "great healer". Not to mention that, in the 6th century BC, Laws of Solon prohibited the cutting down of olive trees – the punishment was even death. Between 7th-3rd century BC, well-known philosophers and physicians such as Theofrastus and Dioscorides, referred many times to the curative properties of olive oil. During the Classical Period, the Greek olive oil was exported throughout the world. In fact, many historical sources mention that Athenians were the greatest merchants of all.
2000 Years Old Olive Tree
2000 Years Old Olive Tree
2000 Years Old Olive Tree
Olive Oil From Crete
2000 Years Old Olive Tree
2000 Years Old Olive Tree
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