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Chetoui Olives — The Ancestral Tunisian Variety

The Chetoui variety is Tunisia's olive treasure. Cultivated for millennia on the arid lands of the Tunisian Sahel, this ancestral olive produces oil of incomparable finesse and elegance.

A Unique Variety

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.

Aromatic Profile

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 oils in the world.

Health Benefits

Rich in polyphenols and antioxidants, Chetoui oil offers remarkable benefits: cardiovascular protection, anti-inflammatory properties, and contribution to general well-being. These exceptional nutritional qualities are preserved by our cold-pressing process.

CARTAEA's Chetoui olives embody the excellence of Tunisian olive cultivation. An ancestral variety for exceptional olive oil.

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