Black Olives – Xenofontos Monastery – Mount Athos

Description Athonite Black Olives from the Monastery of Xenophontos The Athonite olives are a 100% natural product, cultivated with the personal care and expertise of the monks. They are handpicked one by one by the monks, who process them using traditional natural methods (bittering and fermentation) that last up to four months. No preservatives or chemicals are used at any stage, from production to packaging. The monks of the Holy Monastery of Xenophontos cultivate the olive groves on Mount Athos with great care and respect for the environment, ensuring the excellent quality and unique taste of the product they produce. The vacuum-sealed packaging of the Athonite olives should be stored in a cool, shaded, and dry place. Once opened, it should be refrigerated. Health Benefits Olives contain calcium, sodium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin E, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and fats. It has been found that olives consist of 11-15% fat, most of which is oleic acid, which offers many health benefits. Olives improve heart health, are rich in antioxidants, are believed to help prevent osteoporosis, and play a significant role in maintaining a healthy immune system. They are also rich in polyphenols, a natural chemical compound with strong antioxidant properties, which, among other things, reduces oxidative stress in the brain. A Gift of the Athonite Land The olives of the Athonite State are a 100% natural product, a gift of the land to mankind! They are handpicked and selected one by one, based on the principles and secrets of the time-tested Athonite tradition. Their processing is done exclusively with traditional methods, without the use of any preservatives. They come from olive groves that are in the ideal environment for producing high-quality olives and are cultivated with great care, passion, and utmost respect for nature. Their excellent quality and delightful taste result from the combination of selected olive groves with the ideal microclimate, carefully chosen harvests, and production methods that are in harmony with nature. Ingredients The packaging contains: • Black olives • Vegetable oil • Thyme   Origin: Holy Monastery of Xenophontos Net Weight: 500g