Ayvalik Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Ayvalik Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Renowned for its striking green hue, this Ayvalik olive oil is celebrated for its rich, herbaceous profile. It offers vibrant notes of herbs, unripe olives, and green banana, paired with a peppery kick and a balanced hint of bitterness. These characteristics, along with its fruity undertones, make it a standout among high-class oils.
This Ultra-Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil, crafted from the Ayvalik (Eye-vah-luk) olive variety, originates from Zagoda Farm in the Manisa region of Turkey. Hand-harvested and cold-pressed within hours at a temperature below 80°F (65°F max), this olive oil ensures exceptional freshness and quality. To maintain its nutritional value, the oil is filtered through paper filters and bottled in dark glass to shield it from harmful UV rays.
- Polyphenols (mg/kg): >414,03 mg/kg (Above 250 mg/kg is considered as rich, offering robust antioxidant benefits)
- Acidity: <0.3% (Ultra-premium quality; EVOO must be below 0.8%)
- Harvest date: October 5, 2024
The Ayvalik olive is part of a millennia-old tradition rooted in the Aegean region, a place where olive cultivation thrives alongside a rich culinary heritage. This area, famed for its mezes, seafood, and olive oil-based delicacies—including olive oil ice cream—adds cultural depth to every bottle.
Perfect for drizzling over fresh salads, dipping with warm, crusty bread, or elevating your favorite dishes, this Ayvalik olive oil offers a taste of tradition and exceptional quality in every drop.
FAQ
How to determine the quality of olive oil?
Olive oil's quality is determined by the acidity level; the lower acidity, the higher quality. Ultra-Premium (UP) is a new olive oil category that defines the best quality olive oil in the world. UP olive oil is much less acidic (less than 0.3%) then standard extra virgin olive oil (0.8%). Our oils have only 0.1% acidity, qualifying to be in the top tier of UP olive oils.
What are polyphenols?
Polyphenols are naturally occurring compounds found in plant foods. They act like an antioxidant; they neutralize any type of harmful agents that can damage a person’s cells. Extra virgin olive oil is one of the most valuable sources of polyphenols. Daily consumption of polyphenol-rich foods can help prevent certain long-term chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease.
How to store olive oil?
The most important factors for storing olive oil are: air (oxygen), light, odor, temperature and time. The oxygen in the air oxidizes olive oil, causing it to degrade faster. The beneficial minerals and polyphenols in olive oil are lost when olive oil degrades, affecting the taste. Olive oil should be stored in a tightly closed container, preferably in a colored glass bottle or ceramic container, where there is no moisture or direct sunlight. It should NOT be stored in a metal container!