Trilye Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Trilye Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Known for its vibrant green color, Trilye olive oil is distinguished by its layered complexity. Notes of raw almonds, walnuts, artichokes, and leaves create a fragrant, refreshing profile. It leaves a delicate aftertaste and a subtle burn, making it a delight to savor on its own or as a versatile addition to your culinary creations.
This Ultra-Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil, crafted from the Trilye (Tree-lee-yeh) olive variety, originates from Zagoda Farm in the northern coastal region of Turkey. Hand-harvested and cold-pressed within hours at a temperature below 80°F, this olive oil captures the freshness and quality of the fruit at its peak. To preserve its nutritional integrity, the oil is filtered through paper filters and bottled in dark glass to protect it from harmful UV rays.
- Polyphenols (mg/kg): >528 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 Trilye olive, also known as Gemlik olive, hails from the towns of Gemlik and Trilye, renowned for their olive cultivation heritage. Highly sought after for oil production due to its 29% oil yield, the Trilye olive is also a popular table olive in Turkey, often served cured as part of traditional breakfasts. In a fruitful year, a single Trilye tree can produce up to 40 kilograms of olives!
Ideal for drizzling over salads, enriching marinades, or enjoying as a morning health boost (half a tablespoon daily), this Trilye olive oil embodies centuries of Turkish olive cultivation and culinary tradition in every bottle.
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!