Sundried Botija Olives from Peru are the most unique and strongly flavorful olive in the world.  Each bite explodes with the goodness of what can only be called "authentic oliveness!"  Savor the native herb flavor and "olive oil" taste of each moist morsel.  Unlike many sun-dried olives, our scrumptious olives are juicy and full of natural rich olive oil. They are pitted so you can just pop them in your mouth or easily add them to any recipe. Once you taste them you will cherish olives in a whole new way!

Olives are one of the oldest known and most prized foods, both for their taste and health benefits. We offer premium quality Botija Olives grown on coastal desert plains of southern Peru in soil that has never been exposed to chemical fertilizers, pesticides or toxins. They are organically cultivated and hand-picked at the peak of ripeness. Then they are cured in a light sea salt water solution and carefully sun-dried.   Finally they are dry packaged in a 1/2 lb bag (no brine) without the addition of preservatives or synthetic curing agents. Completely Raw, Organic, and Delicious!

• Cultivation and Preparation: Olives are one of the oldest known and most prized foods, both for their taste and health benefits. We offer premium quality Botija Olives grown on coastal desert plains of southern Peru in soil that has never been exposed to chemical fertilizers, pesticides or toxins. They are organically cultivated and hand-picked at the peak of ripeness. Then they are cured in a light sea salt water solution and carefully sun-dried. Finally they are dry packaged in a 1/2 lb bag (no brine) without the addition of preservatives or synthetic curing agents. Completely Raw, Organic, and Delicious!
• Pepe’s Story: Olives are not commonly cultivated in the harsh desert 1 hour south of Lima Peru. But with 50 acres of land and a strong tie to his Spanish Andalusian roots, “Pepe,” the grower of this delicious morsels, knew he could create a magnificent olive. So he set about to produce the world’s first brine-fermented and dehydrated olive. With a background in chemistry, he knew how damaging the effects of synthetic chemicals in foods can be. So he devoted his knowledge to creating organic insecticides – a custom recipe made from the extract of olive leaves - and compost – a recipe that takes a year to ferment properly, providing the perfect nutrients for the soil and protecting the environment. The olive orchards containing 5,000 trees are co-planted with citrus, eucalyptus and figs, adding biodiversity that is ideal for protecting the olives and enhancing their flavor. Pepe’s methods earned him the honor of being the first certified organic farm in Peru. But truly the most important factor is creating these delicious olives is the Love the Pepe give his trees and the land.
• The Health Benefits of Olives... Healthy Fat: 75% of the fat content is oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat that has been shown to lower blood cholesterol levels. The stability of monounsaturated fats translates into a protective effect on the cell that, especially when combined with the antioxidant protection offered by vitamin E, helps support low inflammation levels in the body.
• Good Source of Vitamin E: Vitamin E is the body's primary fat-soluble antioxidant. It goes after and directly neutralizes free radicals in all the fat-rich areas of the body.
• Support Gastrointestinal Health and is a significant source of minerals like iron, calcium and copper.

Organic Sundried Botija Olives