n u m b e r 29 extra virgin olive oil is 100% natural olive oil, and 100% grown and produced in New Zealand. Olive oil is a completely natural product, and has been proven through the centuries as a major source of health and well being for young and old.
The olive trees at n u m b e r 29 are a mixture of Mediterranean varietals that have all been acclimatised to New Zealand conditions. They have been selected for their good growth and cropping yields. Most of the olives are grown on the grassy slopes of Waiheke Island, where the warm temperatures and poor soils that make the excellent world-acclaimed Waiheke wines, also enable the olive fruit to obtain optimum ripening and flavour. New Zealand olive oils have recently been awarded with medals nationally and internationally including a Supreme Gold medal. The judges certainly praised the quality of our oils.
n u m b e r 29 extra virgin olive oil is produced from selected, hand-picked olives from our olive grove and other New Zealand groves in the late summer, when their oil content is at its best. The olives are cold pressed on the day of harvest, using modern hygienic extraction techniques, and the resultant extra virgin olive oil is then stored in stainless steel containers to settle naturally for a short period before bottling. Once bottled, it is best consumed within 2 years of the harvest date although its excellent qualities will carry it well past this date.
n u m b e r 29 extra virgin olive oil has an aromatic fresh fruity taste, a beautiful green freshness that enhances all foods it is combined with. Store it in a cool cupboard and serve it with breads, or drizzle it over vegetables, salads and pasta dishes. Being a natural vegetable product, it is good for your health. It has no additives or preservatives. Use it every day.
As extra virgin olive oil has by far the highest percentage of good monounsaturated fats it protects against cholesterol deposits in your body and actually reduces your cholesterol. Not only does it benefit your heart, but as olive oil contains the antioxidant vitamin E and oleic acid, it aids normal bone growth, helps brain function and is also shown to prevent the aging of body tissues and organs.
This makes n u m b e r 29 extra virgin olive oil highly beneficial whatever your age or lifestyle.
We hope you enjoy this release of our n u m b e r 29 extra virgin olive oil. It is a boutique product and as such, is in limited supply each year. You can contact us at: