Blue Earth Tuscan Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2025 release 3 releases on record
Verification
Listed
Evidence pending
Best Award
Silver
Olives New Zealand Awards
Phenols
Antioxidant marker
Freshness
FFA shown when known

Blue Earth's Tuscan Blend is a peppery extra virgin olive oil blending Frantoio and Leccino varieties, both originally Tuscan cultivars.

This premium oil has received numerous accolades including a Silver Award at the 2023 New Zealand Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards, Gold Awards in 2019 and 2022, and international recognition with a Gold medal at the 2018 New York International Olive Oil Awards.

Sensory: Lab Profile

Flavor & Structure

Sensory Profile

Fruitiness 4.3
Fruitiness refers to the aroma and taste of fresh, ripe or green olives in the oil.
Bitterness 3.3
Bitterness is a positive sensory attribute of an EVOO. It can also signal the presence of phenolic compounds, which have antioxidant properties.
Pungency 3.5
Pungency is the pleasant peppery or spicy sensation experienced at the back of the throat when tasting olive oil.
Polyphenols 5.5
Polyphenols are compounds found in plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, tea, dark chocolate and EVOO. They act as antioxidants and protect you from cellular damage and decreases your risk of issues like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
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Estimated Based on profiles for: Frantoio, Leccino .

Evidence over time

Release History

3 releases
2026 Predicted
Expected: June 2026
Phenols
~193 mg/kg
Polyphenols are compounds found in plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, tea, dark chocolate and EVOO. They act as antioxidants and protect you from cellular damage and decreases your risk of issues like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
FFA
~0.1
Free fatty acids measure the breakdown of fats in oil. Lower FFA values indicate quality and freshness.
Phenols (Est.)
~193 mg/kg
Estimated based on historical data.
2024
Producer Notes

The oil is characterised by a distinctly peppery flavour profile.

2023
Phenols
193 mg/kg
Polyphenols are compounds found in plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, tea, dark chocolate and EVOO. They act as antioxidants and protect you from cellular damage and decreases your risk of issues like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
FFA
0.1%
Free fatty acids measure the breakdown of fats in oil. Lower FFA values indicate quality and freshness.

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