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HANAHANIM Cretan Extra Virgin Olive Oil — No. 30.28.1 (5L)
HANAHANIM Cretan Extra Virgin Olive Oil — No. 30.28.1 (5L)
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The island of Crete — known in Türkiye as Girit — has been pressing olive oil for more than four thousand years. Its olive groves are among the oldest cultivated in the world, and its oil has earned more international awards in the past decade than any other origin.
HANAHANIM Cretan Extra Virgin Olive Oil No. 30.28.1 is pressed from 100% Koroneiki olives — the small, hardy Greek cultivar widely regarded as the finest olive variety in the world for extra virgin oil. Filtered for clarity, it carries the bold, vivid character that has made Cretan Koroneiki the gold standard among serious olive oil drinkers.
Tasting notes
A vivid, expressive oil. Fresh green fruit on the first taste, followed by notes of artichoke and freshly cut grass, finishing with a pronounced peppery sting that lingers on the back of the throat. That pepper is the signature of healthy polyphenols — a sign of an oil pressed from young, freshly harvested olives.
How to use it
Made for finishing. Drizzle generously over labneh, hummus, grilled fish, fresh tomatoes, soft cheeses, or a slice of warm sourdough. Use it raw in dressings and dips where its character can shine. While it cooks beautifully, this is an oil that rewards being tasted, not just used.
For high-heat cooking and frying, we recommend our Turkish Olive Pomace Oil No. 35.1 instead.
Specifications
- Origin: Crete (Girit)
- Olive variety: 100% Koroneiki
- Grade: Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Acidity: 0.8% or less free oleic acid — the maximum for extra virgin grade under GSO 1019. Ours typically runs well below that limit.
- Process: Filtered
- Volume: 5L
- Packaging: Food-grade metal tin
- Harvest: September 2025
- Production date: 15 September 2025
- Best before: 15 September 2027 (2 years from production date)
- Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
Note on packaging: Our metal tins are designed to protect the oil from light and oxidation, preserving freshness from harvest to your kitchen. Minor surface marks or small dents may occur during transport — these are cosmetic only and do not affect the oil inside.
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Frequently asked questions
Where do HANAHANIM olive oils come from?
Our extra virgin olive oils come from carefully selected estates in Türkiye (the İzmir and Manisa regions, the heart of the Turkish Aegean) and Crete (known in Türkiye as Girit). Each tin is labeled with a number that identifies its specific region of origin — for example, 35.1 means İzmir, supplier 1, while 30.28.1 means Greece, Crete, supplier 1. Read more on Our Numbers.
What is the difference between extra virgin olive oil and olive pomace oil?
Extra virgin olive oil is the highest grade of olive oil — extracted from fresh olives using only mechanical means, with no heat treatment or chemical extraction, and an acidity below 0.8% as oleic acid (per GSO 1019:2022). It is best used as a finishing oil, in dressings, or for low-heat cooking.
Olive pomace oil is made from the residue left after extra virgin olive oil is pressed. It is refined and blended with a small percentage of extra virgin olive oil for character. It has a higher smoke point (~220–240°C), making it ideal for frying, sautéing, and roasting — a smarter alternative to sunflower or canola oil.
How should I store olive oil after opening?
Olive oil has three enemies: heat, light, and air. After opening, store your HANAHANIM tin in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight — a closed pantry, cupboard, or shelf away from the stove. The original metal tin is designed to protect the oil from light; keep it sealed when not in use. At typical indoor temperatures (around 22–24°C), an opened tin will keep its quality for several months. If you decant into a smaller bottle for daily use, choose dark glass and keep it tightly sealed.
How do I read the number on my HANAHANIM tin?
Every HANAHANIM tin carries a number tied to where the oil came from. For Turkish products, the number uses the official Turkish vehicle license plate code: 17 is Çanakkale (our family farm), 35 is İzmir, and so on. For Cretan products, we use the country code of Greece (30) plus the city code for Crete (28). The final number identifies the specific supplier from that region. Read the full explanation on Our Numbers.
Do you ship HANAHANIM olive oil outside the UAE?
At present, direct retail sales via this site are limited to the UAE. We offer free delivery anywhere in the UAE on orders of AED 175 or more, and for orders above AED 5,000 our own HANAHANIM team handles delivery personally — free within a 160 km radius of Dubai. See the full delivery policy. For international shipping, we work through carefully appointed distributors in each market — please reach out via b2b@hamush.com.