Sparta Extra Virgin Olive Oil was born in Sparta - Greece in 1987. Ever since, it has offered many moments of enjoyment, taste and health all around the world to its consumers.
Our Sparta range has been enriched with various complementary products of unique quality and taste, all based on the Mediterranean diet and its positive attributes to human health.
Consumption of these healthy products, which contain Greek herbs and bulbous plants, is recommended for all types of diet.
Foodies around the world can now enjoy the entire Sparta range!
Besides their exquisite taste, sun-dried tomatoes are a nutritional “bomb”, containing approximately 20 percent more bioavailable lycopene than raw tomatoes. This gourmet product can complement any salad, but also can be turned into a dip. Most importantly, you are given the opportunity to enjoy healthy tomatoes all year round!
It is included among the most sophisticated products in our portfolio.
The well-known Sparta sun-dried tomato is presented in extra virgin olive oil in glass jars of 295gr. The tomatoes are soft, ready to consume, without any prior cooking, if desired. Vinegar, salt, garlic and spices complement the culinary perfection.
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Health benefits of sun-dried tomatoes
Sun-dried tomatoes are the ideal form of receiving the healthiest nutrients of tomatoes all year round. They contain 20% more bio-available lycopene, which is a vital antioxidant known to protect cells from damage and, thus, from many diseases. A one-cup serving of sun-dried tomatoes has significant amounts of potassium, which is essential for muscle contraction and the transmission of nerve impulses. It also contains iron, thiamine and riboflavin, as well as of niacin. These B vitamins are essential for converting food to energy, maintaining the nervous system and keeping skin healthy. It is also rich in vitamin K, which is necessary for blood clotting and regulates bone mineralization.
