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Musaj Olive Oil is the symbol of an exceptional combination between tradition and quality in the production of olive oil. Our organic extra virgin olive oil, certified by Bio Inspecta, has been awarded multiple gold medals; the most prestigious are in BIOL and NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition. With such certification, we export our oil to the United States, Europe, and Asia, putting the typical taste of Albanian olives into kitchens from around the world.
Flavor and Aroma Profile
This extra virgin olive oil has a bright light green color and is of medium fruitiness. Distinct aromas of crisp green apple, fresh cut grass, and a delicate undertone hint of almond complement each other. Well-balanced, the flavor exudes moderate bitterness that follows through with soft spiciness, housing a delicious fusion of flavors brought forth by mature fruits, herbs, and garden-fresh vegetables. A delicate herbaceous quality lingers on the palate, this is a very versatile and full-of-flavor oil for any meal.
Production Method
Hand-picked olives from the Kalinjot variety, native to Albania's southern regions, are cold-pressed with care in our own mill to maintain their health benefits. Grown in the hills of Skrofotina, Cerkovina, and Trevllazer near Valona, this oil sums up the richness of the terroir of this region. In full cooperation with the Albanian Association of Organic Agriculture, we make sure every bottle is representative of a perfect standard of organic farming.
International Recognition
To date, MUSAI Olive Oil has collected over 14 gold medals, proof of its excellence. Among them are the multiple awards from Italy's BIOL International Competition and New York's NYIOOC. Each one of these honors strengthens our resolves to excel and to produce an olive oil which will remain very special in today's world.
Pairing Suggestions
MUSAI Extra Virgin Olive Oil, with its nuanced bitterness and fruity complexity, is perfect for salads, grilled vegetables, fish, or as a finish on fresh bread and cheese platters. It is bound to be the key companion in any kitchen.
The characteristic taste and flavor of MUSAI oil are well known; it is tested by many Olivetti Internationals. Oil tasting panels and accredited laboratories in Italy. Test results are available. 14 gold medals, including extra gold medals
Musaj Olive Oil Ltd is a family business and since many years, ranked as one of the highest qualityolive oil producers in Albania. It is managed by Musaj family and is located in the district of Vlora.The main focus of the company has been high quality olive oil.Our product is certified by Albinspect - Bio Inspecta as organic olive oil, according the EuropeanStandards. The company processes only organically grown olives from Vlora, one of the richestareas in the olive groves in country. Over the last 16 years, we have continuously improved ourOlive Oil facility, in order to guarantee the best possible product quality. With equipment suppliedby Alfa-Laval, Musa ltd. has upgraded its production capacity and improved its output. Currently,Musaj Olive Oil Ltd can produce up to 400 tons of oil in a season (October-December). We have been consistently and sustainably producing quality olive oil for over 27 years. The focus onmaintaining high quality and organic production have ranked us as one of the best olive oil producers inAlbania. We are proud of what we have achieved but eager to advance towards any potential improvementof both our product and services.We are modestly proud on what we have achieved, but very carefully pay the necessary attention and carenot only to keep the achievement, but explore any possibility for further improvement.We all believe that the best-tasting Extra Virgin Olive Oil comes out of only the highest quality and bestmanaged olive groves.An essential part of our achievement and dedication to the quality belongs to the olive producing farmerswho supply us with the high quality olives. Musaj Olive Oil Ltd produces high quality virgin and extra virgin olive oil. Our product is certified as organic(bio) by Bio Inspecta. This enables the company to export the olive oil to the USA, European and Asianmarkets. High phenolic olive oilThe raw material’s source of supply for our mill remains the Southern Region of the country, which is richin the olive groves of native variety called “Kalinjot”. These olives, carefully harvested and post-harvestmanaged are cold pressed in our facility. All this process enables the olive oil to keep the most of its healthbenefits. Kalinjot Olives are rich in high polyphenol and shows high levels of aroma compounds.The qualitative and nutritional ingredients of this oil meet the European standards.
