The Mediterranean Diet has been praised again and again. And Greek cuisine is part of this so popular diet! It is simple, healthy, and delicious. Most Greeks living outside the big cities use local produce for all their cooking and snacking. All Greek Food Products are simple, delectable, flavorful, and delicious
Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Is without any doubt the best in the world. Greek olive oil, also known as “Liquid Gold” by Homer, has been a part of Greek history since antiquity. It is an essential nutritive component of the Greek diet.
Greek Honey
Greek honey has been harvested for thousands of years for its delectable, natural sweetness and therapeutic, nourishing qualities, demonstrating that we have always had a passion for the sweet substance.
Mastic or also known as “The Tears of Chios”
Mastic resin is derived from the mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus). It is also known as the tears of Chios because it is traditionally produced on the Greek island of Chios, and it is produced in “tears” or droplets, similar to other natural resins.
Mastic is a brittle, translucent resin that is excreted by the resin glands of certain trees. When chewed, the resin softens and transforms into a bright white, opaque gum. At first, the flavor is bitter, but after some chewing, it releases a refreshing flavor similar to pine and cedar.
Corinthian Raisin – Stafides
A raisin is a dried grape. Raisins are divided into two types, black and white. The white variety produced in Greece is called sultana. Stafides can be eaten plain as a sweet but are also frequently added to cakes and various sweets. The main production process involves drying the fruit, mainly black grapes, in the sun for a few days (about 10).
The best-known variety of these raisins is the Corinthian raisin, which is 80% produced in Greece.
Feta cheese
The most popular cheese in Greece, known worldwide for being a product with a protected designation of origin (PDO) is eaten simply with bread, some may add a little bit of Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil and oregano, in salads, in various food recipes, accompanying meals or just as a snack.
Greek Yoghurt
No need for an introduction. The Greek yogurt is delicious with a thickness that is nowhere else to be found.
