Extra virgin olive oil organic 2x5L

Why olive oil?

Natural and fresh olive oil has provided the inhabitants of the Mediterranean region with health and longevity for centuries. Its biological and nutritional value is extremely important. Olive oil is among the 10 most beneficial foods. Extra virgin olive oil is the highest quality olive oil.

Olive oil in Mediterranean cuisine

Olive oil is central to Mediterranean cuisine. Approximately 2-4 tablespoons of olive oil are used daily in cooking.

Olive oil is suitable for use in salads, cooking, and frying, bringing out flavours and aromas more.

Olive oil also has the ability to keep fish, meat and vegetables tender when roasted. In desserts, the oil keeps cakes moist and gives biscuits a wonderfully crispy texture. Olive oil is suitable for use in salads with lemon juice or vinegar. Bread can also be dipped in olive oil, as is done in Mediterranean countries.

Olive oil and frying

According to an old belief, extra virgin olive oil is not suitable for frying because it does not tolerate high temperatures well. However, this belief is untrue.

Thanks to its natural abundance of monounsaturated fatty acids, extra virgin olive oil can withstand high temperatures better than many other oils. Studies have shown that olive oil does not soak into food during frying, but remains on its surface, while all other fats soak completely into the food. Oleic acid also does not change as a result of heating.

We can also claim that Greek gastronomy revolves around a giant frying pan, as frying is one of the oldest Mediterranean cooking methods.

Kanakis Family Company

With only love and respect for their region and especially the sacred olive tree, Elias Kanakis and Stavroula Trifyli founded a family business in 1999, which is dedicated to the cultivation of olive trees, the production of extra virgin olive oil, and its export. 

Harnessing the unique soil and climate conditions of the Papulia Pylias region, combining environmentally friendly cultivation and harvesting practices, and continuous certification controls, the Kanakis family business is now among the leaders in its field, exporting its products to more than 30 countries.

Kanakis' family operates with a vision that every person on the planet should taste at least one drop of olive oil and learn about its beneficial properties.