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'''[[Template:Prostateuomeni Onomasia Proeleusis (Προστατευόμενη Ονομασία Προέλευσης)|POP/ΠΟΠ]] Elia Kalamatas Ελιά Καλαμάτας''' are [[Greek recipes|Greek]] [[olives]] produced from the "KALAMATA" variety of [[olive]] in which the ''dacus oleae'' is treated by bait-spraying
from the ground, using biological methods, or is not treated at
all.

'''Geographical area''': the administrative boundaries of the
Prefecture of Messinia.

'''Background''': The product is produced solely from [[olives]] in the
designated geographical zone.

'''Production method''': The [[olives]] are picked from the tree by hand
when fully ripe and black in colour. The [[olives]] are then
scored, washed and soaked in [[brine]] to ripen. The ready product
is distributed in tins filled with [[Kalamata|extra virgin Kalamata olive
oil]].

'''Link''': Produced from a variety traditionally cultivated in the
area, using traditional processing methods within the
boundaries of the geographical area. 

'''Gastronomy''': Kalamata [[olives]] should be kept for no longer than 180 days at a temperature between 10°C and 16°C. Once the packaging is opened, it is advisable to keep the product in water and [[salt]] and consume it within a week.

'''Reference:  [http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/quality/door/registeredName.html?denominationId=808 The European Commission] ''' 

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