Exciting news has arrived from the world of olive oil as the Lebanese brand, Darmmess, has been bestowed with the prestigious gold medal at the renowned NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition. This esteemed competition, which judges the quality of olive oils through a blind tasting protocol, features top-notch brands from 28 different countries, and Darmmess has emerged as a winner in this elite group.
Rose Bechara, the founder of Darmmess Olive Oil and also the Lebanese representative of "Women In Olive Oil," hails from a small village called Deir Mimas in Marjeyoun, known in Lebanon as the "Bordeaux of olive oil." In an interview with Fair Trade Lebanon, Bechara revealed that she began her journey towards creating her brand in 2017-2018, highlighting that Lebanon has ancient olive trees and one of the best olive oil varieties in the world, originating from Tyre in southern Lebanon. She proudly stated that Lebanese olive oils have an excellent taste, claiming that "we have one of the best olive oils in the world."
Darmmess Olive Oil is an extra virgin oil with high phenolic content, made from olive trees that are between 600 and 2000 years old, located in Deir Mimas, South Lebanon. The early harvest of these olives results in a unique flavor profile with bitter spicy notes and a green fruity aroma.
The outgoing Minister of Agriculture, Abbas Hajj Hassan, extended his congratulations to Rose Bechara for this remarkable achievement, emphasizing that despite the challenges faced by Lebanon, olive oil is a promising product with the potential to compete with other exporting countries.
Renowned French chef Alain Ducasse, who holds 21 Michelin stars in his illustrious career, had high praise for Darmmess oil, stating in French, "l'huile d'olive vierge extra Darmmess est excellente" (translation: "Darmmess extra virgin olive oil is excellent").
Now, the high-antioxidant and multiple award-winning liquid gold of Darmmess Olive Oil is easily accessible to customers worldwide with just a click of a button. In addition, their website (https://www.darmmess.com/food/) also offers recipes to explore and enjoy the culinary possibilities with this exceptional olive oil.
