the tastiest choice

the tastiest choice

the tastiest choice

Oliama is a superior gourmet Greek organic olive oil of ultra-premium quality obtained directly from sustainably grown organic olives. The special care and attention provided at all stages of its production helps olive oil retain its beneficial ingredients and its rich flavor.
The name Oliama consists of two words, Elia (olive) and Iama (ancient Greek word for treatment-cure-medicine)

Amazing Olive Products

“Amazing Olive Products” is a Greek company located in Crete, Greece. Our company is dedicated in producing superior quality products for an elite market. Our mission is to continuously provide products which have something special to deliver such as their taste, their aroma and their unique nutritional ingredients.
With Oliama organic extra virgin olive oil, we want to let people around globe know what we mean when we say that Greece is the land of the best premium olive oil in the world.

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The olive during the olympic games

The olive for the ancient Greeks was a symbol of the Olympic ideals. For this reason, the only prize that the Olympic winner received was a wreath made from an olive branch, the “kotinos”. Inside the temple of Hera in Ancient Olympia, there was an olive tree, the “kalistefanos olive”, from which the branches were made the “kotinos”. The legend says that Hercules planted the olive after the completion of his twelve feats.
Also Olive oil was the prize for the winners of the famous Panathenaic Games, which were held in honor of the goddess Athena.

The olive is a symbol of prosperity and wealth

This symbolism is claimed from ancient times, olive property and olive trees were considered to be a part of the restoration, tranquility, prosperity and tranquility of the human soul. A typical example is the arrogance of the goddess Athena with Poseidon who will be the patron of Athens. Athens, offering the olive, defeated Poseidon by the state, preserving the richness and prosperity of the city.

Elia symbol of power and strength

Providing power of which the olive possessed was a means of demonstrating power and strength. Whether someone was the owner of a large olive field or had a symbol from an olive tree, the superiority was available. The bat of Hercules, showing its rhyme and its prowess, the wood with which Odysseus blinded the giant Polyphymus of which he was subjected to power but with his wisdom and the power of his mind managed to defeat him.

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Packing: A unique aesthetic product

The elegant glass bottle in matt-black color protects the product from exposure to light, to which olive oil is very sensitive.
This bottle is entirely made of specially treated, environmentally friendly glass and bears the Italian manufacturer’s certification that it complies with the current standards for food-contact materials.
On our unique glass bottle we do not use an adhesive label. Alternatively, a special high technology process is used that guarantees a superior quality bottle which preserves the qualities and ingredients of the olive –oil in the best possible way. The design of the glass bottle creates a dynamic and memorable presence of unique beauty and elegance.

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Olive oil and health

Olive oil is the basis of the Mediterranean diet, one of the most popular and proven healthy diets in the world. Olive oil contains large amounts of monounsaturated fat (75%) and antioxidants, thus protecting against so-called oxidative stress, which causes aging.

Monounsaturated fats are considered “good fat” and a multitude of studies have shown that they are related to the reduction of cardiovascular disease, as you believe that olive oil reduces levels of “bad cholesterol” and triglycerides. Also, regular consumption of olive oil seems to reduce blood pressure.

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Olive oil and beauty

In addition to the kitchen, olive oil is also a major ingredient in the beauty area. Sofia Loren, is said to consume two tablespoons of olive oil a day and that her secret is to swim in water with olive oil. Just add a few tablespoons of olive oil to the running water and enjoy moisturized and gentle skin.

It has been found that for the skin, olive oil has anti-inflammatory properties thanks to a substance called oleocanthal. It can help the redness caused by acne and the fight against other skin conditions, such as eczema.

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