Premium Greek Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
16.9 fl oz (500ml)
We are proud to present our Premium Greek Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the unspoiled Messara region of Crete. This extraordinary harvest not only delivers the rich, vibrant flavors you’ve come to expect, but also boasts elevated polyphenol content (443 mg/kg!) and an abundance of bioactive compounds, making it more powerful and dynamic than ever.
Tasting Notes: Bold, herbaceous notes of wild greens and green almond, perfectly balanced with the freshness of ripe olives and a peppery finish that lingers—an uncompromising taste of Crete’s untamed landscape, captured in every drop.
Product Details
- Product of Greece
- Origin: Messara Plain, Crete, Greece
- Olive grove data: Elevation: 490 ft, approx. 1,600 olive trees with the majority over 100 years old.
Dry, mediterranean microclimate (BGI-Aridity Index: 112) - Producer: Sklavakis family
- Harvested: December 2023 - January 2024
- Variety: 100% Koroneiki
- Ingredients: 100% Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Small Batch Production: 2,529 lbs, 4,400 bottles
- 16.9 fl oz (500ml) of EVOO in a recyclable glass bottle
Health Benefits
Packed with beneficial nutrients and bioactive compounds.
- Total Polyphenols - 443.0 mg/kg
- Hydroxytyrosol - 3.0 mg/kg
- Tyrosol - 2.8 mg/kg
- Vanillic acid - 0.1 mg/kg
- Vanillin - 0.1 mg/kg
- p-Coumaric acid - 0.1 mg/kg
- Hydroxytyrosol acetate - 4.9 mg/kg
- Ferulic acid - 0.12 mg/kg
- DDOA - 62.5 mg/kg
- Isomer of AOA - 11.9 mg/kg
- DDLA - 80.6 mg/kg
- Pinoresinol - 1.0 mg/kg
- Cinnamic acid + 1-Acetoxypinoresinol - 59.9 mg/kg
- Luteolin - 1.04 mg/kg
- AOA - 149.3 mg/kg
- Apigenin - 0.44 mg/kg
- AOL - 65.2 mg/kg
- Sum of Hydroxytyrosol, Tyrosol, Hydroxytyrosol acetate, DDOA, Isomer of AOA, DDLA, AOA, AOL - 7.6 mg/20 gr
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Chemical Analysis
Analysis at time of harvest (December 2023) by CHEM SOLUTIONS ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES (chemsolutions.gr):
- Acidity - 0.47 % w/w oleic acid (Max Limit - 0.8)
- Absorbance at K232 - 1.816 (Max Limit - 2.50)
- Absorbance at K270 - 0.184 (Max Limit - 0.220)
- Delta K - -0.007 (Max Limit - 0.01)
- Peroxide - 6.3 meq O₂/kg (Max Limit - 20)
Our oil is rigorously tested for pesticides and proudly achieves top marks, passing with flying colors! All detected pesticide levels are below the reporting limit (R.L.), ensuring exceptional purity and quality.
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What to look for when shopping for olive oil:
- Opt for "extra virgin" for top quality.
- Learn to check for certifications like EU or USDA organic labels.
- Look for dark/opaque glass to preserve freshness.
- Consider oils from renowned regions like Italy, Spain, or Greece for distinct flavors and quality.
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