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Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Stressed plant

Olea europaea

early-harvest · cold-pressed · high-polyphenol

Rich in hydroxytyrosol and oleocanthal. Polyphenol concentration is highest in early-harvest (green olive), cold-pressed EVOO. "High polyphenol" designation requires >250mg/kg polyphenols per EU Reg 432/2012.

Compounds in this food

2 growers

Full Belly Farm
Unverified
Guinda, CA, USA
Certification: CCOF
McEvoy Ranch
Unverified
Petaluma, CA, USA
Certification: CCOF

Growing method sources

Documented — confirmed by certification body, lab test, or published standard
Grower claims — stated on grower website or marketing materials; not independently verified
Inferred — based on regional conditions, growing category, or certification type; not directly confirmed

Research citations

Beneficial effects of the olive oil phenolic components oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol
Bulotta S et al. · Journal of Translational Medicine · 2014
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