r g a i c f a r m i n g
Cretan olive oil
i o l o g i c e x r a v i r g i n o l i l
Olive oil is a living organism that needs great care so that it keeps its nutrients and flavor. For this reason, great attention to detail is given during every stage, from harvesting to bottling.
Our olive groves are not irrigated and therefore the water waste is minimal. Furthermore the fertilizers and soil herbicides used are certified organic while the whole production process complies with the regulation for organic farming.
Tzanakakis certified organic extra virgin olive oil is made with the use of natural methods and means, therefore the crop is smaller, but our olive oil is of higher nutritional value and flavor!
Cretan olive oil
h e c o l d p r s s u r e p r o c e s g
What makes our organic extra virgin olive oil stand out is its exceptional quality and taste due to the cold pressure method we use. Only the best olives are selected by hand, they are stored in well-ventilated plastic crates in a shady place and then they are ground within the same day.
We wash the fruits with cold water to remove the leaves and the twigs. During oil extraction we only use mechanical means, hydraulic pressure or centrifuge, while the heat doesn’t exceed 27°C. This way the quality of the product is not affected by high temperatures and we offer you the finest extra virgin olive oil with a high nutritional value, rich taste, aroma and color.
The cold pressure processing ensures that the oil acidity remains low while the nutrients and antioxidants, such as vitamin E and polyphenols do not deteriorate.
