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THE WORLD'S THREE LARGEST OLIVE OIL PRODUCERS——GREECE:OLIVE OIL HAS THE LONGEST HISTORY AND MEETS THE TASTE OF CHINESE
Post Time:2019-05-08Author:Food2China

Mode of Production 

Olive oil is absolutely the Greeks' favorite, who eat almost 25L of it per person a year, more than anyone else in the universe. Olive production in Greece is mainly operated in the form of agricultural cooperative, with more than a dozen farm owners sending the olive from their fields to a nearby agricultural cooperative for production after unified quality testing.

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Olive Varieties

The main cultivated fields of Greek olives is the Peloponnese and the island of Crete. Its main variety is the Koroneiki, which can be rated as the "King of the aristocracy". It's the most precious of the olive tree species. It has a strict requirement on planting environment. Each koroneiki bears olives which only can be extracted to 1-3 tons extra virgin olive oil. It is with extremely high oil content, giving off aromas of almonds and green tomatoes, with quietly elegant and fresh bitter taste.

Flavors and Pairings

Greek olive oil usually has a very fresh taste, which is not as pungent as ordinary olive oils. Therefore, it can be eaten without cooking. It is the kind that mostly matches the taste of Chinese people. It can also be served with raw or cooked vegetables and grilled fish.


Source:www.food2china.com

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