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Sophonis olive oil is cold-pressed, extracted entirely by mechanical processes. Our oil is very characteristic and stands out for its smooth taste and very reliable acidity. It is also has a very fruity taste, with a faint aroma of young olives. The oil stands up very well to culinary uses and develops a rich range of flavours. In salads or drizzled over dishes, it enlivens and accentuates the character of foods. Home to the Berber people from time immemorial, Kabyle was the centre of the revolt against the Aghlabides in the 10th century that led to the creation of the Fatimid dynasty. During Ottoman times it was also a rearguard base for the Khizir Khayr ad-Dîn brothers.Famed for its endless sandy beaches that contrast to the broken coastline known as the Jijelienne coast. One of the heartlands of Algerian fruit and vegetable growing, it is famous in particular for its olives.