Description
Bring the flavors of the Mediterranean into your everyday kitchen with GAEA Classic Authentic Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil, a premium, cold-extracted olive oil made exclusively from Greek Koroneiki olives. Smooth, balanced and gently fruity, this versatile EVOO is ideal for sautéing, pan-frying, roasting, baking and preparing delicious salads and dressings.
Unlike strongly flavored finishing oils, GAEA Classic offers a harmonious olive taste that complements rather than dominates your ingredients. Its rounded character makes it an excellent choice for cooking vegetables, eggs, fish, poultry and meat, as well as for adding a finishing drizzle to soups, pasta and Mediterranean dishes.
Made from carefully selected Greek olives, GAEA Classic combines traditional Mediterranean olive-growing expertise with modern production standards. It is an excellent everyday alternative to refined vegetable oils for cooks who appreciate the flavor and versatility of genuine extra virgin olive oil.
Why You'll Love GAEA Classic
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100% Greek: Produced exclusively from Greek olives.
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Koroneiki Variety: Made from one of Greece's most celebrated olive varieties.
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Ideal for Everyday Cooking: Suitable for sautéing, pan-frying, roasting and baking.
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Smooth and Balanced: Medium-fruity flavor without excessive intensity.
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Cold-Extracted: Produced using mechanical extraction methods.
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Low Acidity: Below 0.6%, according to the manufacturer.
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Versatile: Equally useful for hot dishes, salads, marinades and dipping.
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Pure Extra Virgin Olive Oil: No added ingredients or other vegetable oils.
Flavor Profile
Appearance: Golden yellow with greenish reflections, depending on the harvest.
Aroma: Fresh olive fruit, subtle green herbs and hints of freshly cut grass.
Mouthfeel: Smooth, rounded and pleasantly rich.
Flavor: Mild to medium-fruity, with balanced olive character and subtle artichoke notes.
Finish: Gentle and harmonious, without the assertive pungency associated with some early-harvest oils.
Intensity: Medium.
Best Ways to Use GAEA Classic
Pan-Frying and Sautéing: Excellent for cooking onions, garlic, mushrooms, zucchini, peppers and other vegetables over moderate heat.
Eggs and Breakfast Dishes: Use for fried eggs, omelets, shakshuka or sautéed breakfast potatoes.
Roasted Vegetables: Toss potatoes, carrots, cauliflower or eggplant with GAEA Classic, herbs and sea salt before roasting.
Fish and Seafood: Use for pan-searing fish fillets or preparing shrimp with garlic and lemon.
Chicken and Meat: Suitable for browning chicken, pork or beef before simmering in sauces or stews.
Pasta and Tomato Sauces: An excellent base for tomato sauces, pesto, garlic pasta and Mediterranean vegetable dishes.
Salads and Dressings: Combine with lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, mustard or herbs for a balanced vinaigrette.
Bread and Baking: Use in homemade focaccia, savory breads and Mediterranean-style baked goods.
Can You Fry with Extra Virgin Olive Oil?
Yes. Despite a common misconception, quality extra virgin olive oil is suitable for many everyday frying and cooking applications.
GAEA Classic is particularly well suited to sautéing, pan-frying and roasting. Its predominantly monounsaturated fat composition and naturally occurring antioxidants contribute to its stability during normal cooking.
For best results, use moderate heat and avoid allowing the oil to smoke. For prolonged deep-frying at very high temperatures, choose an oil specifically suited to those conditions.
Ingredients
100% Greek extra virgin olive oil.
Allergens: No major food allergens declared.
Nutrition Information
Average nutritional values per tablespoon (15 ml):
| Nutrient | Amount |
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| Calories | 124 kcal |
| Total Fat | 13.7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
European manufacturer values.
Product Details
Brand: GAEA
Product: Classic Authentic Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Net Contents: 16.9 fl oz (500 ml)
Olive Variety: Koroneiki
Country of Origin: Greece
Extraction: Cold-extracted
Acidity: Below 0.6%
Flavor Intensity: Medium, balanced and gently fruity
Best Uses: Sautéing, frying, roasting, baking, salads and marinades
Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from heat and direct sunlight.
About GAEA
Founded in Greece in 1995, GAEA has become an internationally recognized producer of premium Greek olive oils, table olives and Mediterranean specialties. The company combines traditional Greek olive-growing expertise with modern harvesting, extraction and packaging technologies.
GAEA is one of the leading, premium olive oil brands in Germany and well-known both among German and North American consumers. Its emphasis on authentic Greek origin, traceability, freshness and distinctive regional flavors has helped establish the brand among premium Mediterranean food producers.
GAEA Classic is the brand's versatile everyday extra virgin olive oil, designed for customers who want authentic Greek quality for both cooking and finishing dishes.
