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Dalmatian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
500 ML Exclusive Dalmatian Lozisca Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Olives for this olive oil are hand picked from the ancient farming village of Lozisca, Croatia on the island of Brac. This uniquely famous town is rich in history and in land, with centuries-old olive groves. The name, Lozisca, comes from early Croatian meaning "a place in which the vine is cultivated". Lozisca produces the finest olives, fruits, vegetables and herbs in all of Croatia. Even the stone from which the White House an Diocletian's Palace were built came from Lozisca, Croatia.
$28.00
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750 ML Dalmatian Kitchen Extra Virgin Olive Oil
On the Dalmatian coast and throughout the Adriatic Islands of Croatia are found some of the finest and oldes olive groves in the world. These handpicked olives are simple pressed and cold-filtered to create the finest olive oil, rich in color, with an unforgettable essence. Bring the flavor of the Dalmatian Coast into your kitchen with our 750 ml bottle of Dalmatian Extra Virgin Olive Oil!
$32.00
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250 ML Dalmatian Kitchen Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The same exquisite Extra Virgin Olive Oil as is in our 750 ml bottle of Olive Oil, only packaged in a smaller bottle making it one of our best sellers! Our 250 ml bottle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil makes a fantastic gift!
$15.00
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Ficoco Fig and Cocoa Spread
Croatian Figs and Cocoa? Decadent! A tasty and healthy alternative to traditional jams or dessert sauces. Ficoco is all-natural, sweetened only with figs and pure cane sugar without nuts, gluten or dairy. A delicious indulgence for everyone, including people with food allergies and moms, concerned about the quality of sweets their children eat.
$6.95
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About Dalmatian Olive Oil
Dalmatian olive oil is some of the best in the world! The world over is familiar with the Spanish, Greek and Italian varieties, but the lesser known Croatian Olive Oil is as superior (if not better). Nevertheless, all peoples of the Mediterranean have used olive oil for cooking, medicinal, cosmetic and even for terms of payment for millennia. Because of its preservative nature, the Croatians have used it to preserve fish and cheeses, and the rich olive oil flavor is the seasoning of choice for all roasting, grilling or marinating.
So why is Dalmatian olive oil so hard to find? Just 100 years ago, the Dalmatian Coast boasted tens of millions of olive trees and groves. Yet, production and crops were significantly depleted during World War II, and only a fraction remained in production during the Socialist years, which was used primarily for personal consumption. Today, one can still find ancient olive trees dating back more than 17 centuries throughout the Dalmatian Coast and Istria, alongside younger crops that thrive in their idyllic climate. Producers of Dalmatian extra virgin olive oil focus on the highest quality and traditional methods to preserve the oils distinctively Croatian qualities.
Why extra virgin olive oil? Other than its delicious flavor, the beneficial health effects of olive oil are countless. To name a few, it is said that olive oil’s monounsaturated fatty acids act as an antioxidant, it protects against heart disease, lowering bad cholesterol (LDL) while raising good cholesterol (HDL) levels, and is also known to improve ulcers, gastritis and certain skin disorders. Spanish researchers also suggest that olive oil protects against colon cancer. In sum, it’s good for you!
Croatian extra virgin olive oil is made primarily from four olive varieties: Leccino, Buga, Levantinka and Oblica. Dalmatian Kitchen, Inc. works with the finest Croatian olive oil producers to preserve superior olive oil characteristics by remaining true to the hand-picked, cold-pressed technique. Our olives are grown on the islands off of the coast of Split, where they are later pressed, bottled and imported to the United States.
Dalmatian olive oil has a complex nose, combining heart of artichoke, straw and dark chocolate, bitterness, giving it perfect balance. This beautiful extra virgin olive oil is best served with roasted vegetables, seafood, salads, fresh cheeses or with grilled meats. For other cooking ideas, click on the ‘recipes’ tab of dalmatiankitchen.com for several options. To your health (and taste buds)! Enjoy!!
