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Chetoui Olives — Tunisia's Endemic Variety

Chetoui olives, Tunisia's endemic variety, are the olive treasure of this Mediterranean country. Cultivated for millennia on the arid lands of the Tunisian Sahel, this ancestral olive produces extra virgin olive oil of incomparable finesse and elegance. CARTAEA selects only the finest Chetoui olives to create exceptional premium olive oil.

A Unique Endemic Variety — Chetoui Olives

Chetoui represents about 60% of Tunisian olive trees. This rustic variety, perfectly adapted to the semi-arid climate, offers small olives but with exceptional aromatic richness. Its name derives from the Arabic word "chemal" (north), recalling its origins in northern Tunisia. Chetoui olives, hand-harvested at optimal ripeness, are cold-pressed within 6 hours of picking to preserve all their aromatic complexity.

Aromatic Profile of Chetoui Olive Oil

Chetoui olive oil stands out for its gentleness and balance. Notes of green almond, fresh artichoke, and ripe tomato blend with a light noble bitterness and delicate peppery finish. Its naturally low acidity (below 0.3%) makes it one of the purest extra virgin olive oils in the world. This premium olive oil offers a unique aromatic profile, characteristic of the Chetoui variety.

Nutritional Qualities — Polyphenols and Antioxidants

Rich in polyphenols and antioxidants, Chetoui olive oil offers remarkable nutritional qualities. These natural compounds, preserved by our cold-pressing process, contribute to general well-being. The exceptional qualities of this extra virgin olive oil are preserved by our cold extraction method, performed within 6 hours of harvest.

CARTAEA's Chetoui olives embody the excellence of Tunisian olive cultivation. An endemic ancestral variety for exceptional premium olive oil, where every drop of extra virgin olive oil reveals the purity and finesse of Chetoui olives.

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