As we’ve done since 2015, we had our 2021 oil tested for its extra virgin olive oil status. Our oil is submitted to a lab, which tests its free fatty acid and polyphenol levels, among other qualities. Our yearly test continue to show low acidity and high polyphenol levels.* An internationally recognized taste panel then subjects the oil to rigorous tasting to make sure it has no flavor defects, which would disqualify the oil from being extra virgin. In this way our careful practices in the orchard and handling of the olives at harvest are validated. And our customers can be assured that our oil is truly a healthy and delicious product.

“A Mediterranean diet rich in extra virgin olive oil has many health benefits. Some of these benefits come from extra virgin olive oil’s proven ability to fight chronic disease from its high percentage of mono-unsaturated fatty acids, richness in antioxidants and vitamin E, and abundance of polyphenol compounds. These unique components not only make extra virgin olive oil taste delicious but also contribute to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.” — California Olive Oil Council (https://cooc.com/health-nutrition/)

If a healthier diet is part of your 2022 New Year’s resolutions, then try including our organic extra virgin olive oil from olives grown exclusively on our farm here in Lake County, California.

*If you are interested in the math, our 2021 oil here are our lab results: free fatty acid is 0.24% oleic and the total polyphenol is 544.0 mg eq GA/kg.