Koroneiki facts for kids
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Koroneiki olives in Ghar El Melh, Tunisia
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| Olive (Olea europaea) | |
| Origin | Greece |
| Use | Oil |
The Koroneiki is a special type of olive tree that comes from Greece. It's mostly grown to make delicious olive oil. This olive is very popular, especially in Greece, where it covers a lot of the land used for growing olives. Even though Koroneiki olives are small, they produce a high-quality oil that many people love. It's also one of the best olives for modern, high-density farms around the world.
Other Names for Koroneiki Olives
Sometimes, the Koroneiki olive is known by different names depending on where it's grown. In places like Kefallinía, Crete, and Peloponnese in Greece, people might call it Koroni.
Other names include:
- Kritikia: Used in areas like Icaria, Crete, and parts of Peloponnese.
- Ladolia: Found in places like Messini, Milos, and Patras.
- Lianolia: Sometimes used in parts of Crete.
- Psilolia: Heard in areas of Messini, Milos, and Peloponnese.
- Vaciki: Used in some areas of Peloponnese.
- Coroneiki: This name is used in places like Corsica and Tunis.
Where Koroneiki Olives Grow
The Koroneiki olive tree started in Greece, but it's now grown in many countries around the world. This shows how popular and adaptable this olive variety is.
You can find Koroneiki olives growing in:
