Premium Moroccan Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Michelin Chefs

Atlas Olive Oils, a 4th generation family business with a rich olive oil tradition dating back to 1887, is committed to responsible development that respects both the environment and people. This commitment has resulted in the creation of job opportunities in the impoverished regions of Morocco, while respecting and preserving the local culture and land.

The company's passion for the special terroir, combined with a desire for innovation, has led them to develop new orchards using the most up-to-date cultivation systems, all while fully respecting the environment and people. Improved soil conditions, careful cultivar selection, and attentive tree growth enable Atlas Olive Oils to produce high-quality organic extra virgin olive oil (EVOO).

Naturally rich in polyphenols, particularly hydroxytyrosol, the Atlas EVOO stands out due to the harsh desert environment of Morocco. The extreme conditions, such as scorching summer temperatures, rocky soil, and limited water, cause the olive trees to experience "panic" and produce a remarkable quantity of antioxidants to survive. This results in an extraordinary hydroxytyrosol content in the resulting olive oil.

Atlas Olive Oils has meticulously approached every aspect of its organic EVOO production process, adopting only sustainable procedures. The company's organic olive groves span 245 hectares (605 acres) in the Marrakech region, with a variety of cultivars, including Picholine du Languedoc, Picholine Marocaine, Menara, Haouzia, Chemlali, and Dahbia, as well as Arbequina and Arbossana.

The olives are harvested from late September to late December and are then cold-pressed using a two-phase continuous system, with a maximum temperature of 26°C. This results in a yield of between 11.5% and 15%, with a maximum acidity of 0.2% for the modern orchards and 0.4% for the old bicentenary orchards.

Atlas Olive Oils' organic EVOO is praised by Michelin-starred chefs for its delicate and complex aroma, which includes notes of almonds, culinary herbs, sweet bananas, lemons, and basil. The taste is equally pleasing, with flavors of culinary herbs, cucumber, and apple. This versatile oil can be used for a wide range of culinary purposes, from salads and meats to baking and desserts.

By choosing Atlas Olive Oils, consumers not only enjoy a high-quality organic EVOO but also contribute to the sustainable development and preservation of the local environment and people in Morocco.

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