Verdeal is a traditional Portuguese olive variety group with several regional variants (e.g. Verdeal Transmontana, Verdeal de Serpa, Verdeal do Alentejo). The name means ‘the green one’ and refers to the high chlorophyll content of the fruit.

• Medium-sized olive
• Distinctly green and fruity
• Very high polyphenol content

Vitamins in olives:

• Vitamin E, secondary plant substances

Vitamins in extra virgin olive oil:

• Vitamin E, vitamin K, antioxidants

OLIVE TREE OF VOUVES

• Age: approx. 3,000–4,000 years old
• One of the most scientifically studied ancient olive trees
• Still bears olives today
• Located in the village of Vouves, western Crete