Velouitinos olives are naturally fermented, flavoursome and nutritious. Depending on the variety the olives are cured in brine or salt for six months. This period allows for the olives to lose their bitterness and develop their own character. The stone is kept in to preserve and flavour the fruit. No chemicals or preservatives are used during or after the curing process.

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Green and Brown Olives

Both olives belong to the “plum” variety, so called due to its shape and size which resembles a plum. The green olives are harvested early, whereas the brown ones are left to mature further. The plum olives are fleshy with robust flavours making them perfect for adding to pizzas and salads.

Available size 180gr

 
 
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Throumpa Organic Olives

The famous Throumpa of Thasos is a small olive traditionally cured in salt giving it its wrinkled appearance. Still, Throumpa is not salty but rather sweet and mild flavoured. A lovely olive to use as a meze with feta cheese and of course in a Greek salad.

Available size 180gr

 
 
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Kalamata Organic Olives

Probably the most famous olives in the world. Kalamata set the standards for all other olives with their perfect size, attractive shape and smooth purple flesh. Use them wherever an olive is the answer.

Available size 180gr

 

The producer

Velouitinos is a family-owned olive processing business based in Athens. They originate from the forested Island of Thasos in the North Aegean where their olive groves still produce the organic throumpas in offer. The Velouitinos people work hard to honour their craft and this reflects onto their products.