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Halter Ranch Ancestor Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Halter Ranch Ancestor Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Halter Ranch Ancestor Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Phenols

433 mg/kg

Reported total-phenol result

Latest Release

2024

2 releases recorded

The Ancestor Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a certified organic masterpiece inspired by two ancient olive trees in the ranch's organic walnut grove, blended with olives from other estate groves. It delivers balanced phenolic spiciness layered with complex aromas and rich flavors, boasting an impressive 630 mg Tyrosol/kg polyphenol content. Harvested in late November 2023, this premium oil pairs well with fresh salads, grilled meats and cheeses, elevating everyday dishes with its depth and peppery finish.

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Release History

2025

Current harvest year

No release has been recorded for this harvest year yet.

2024

Harvested: 7 November 2024

Phenols

433 mg/kg

Polyphenols are naturally occurring compounds found in olives and other plants. In olive oil, reported phenolic content is a chemistry measure that can be associated with bitterness, pungency and oxidative stability; total phenols are not interchangeable with hydroxytyrosol-plus-derivatives measurement used for the EU-authorised wording.
This reported total-phenol result is not the hydroxytyrosol-plus-derivatives measurement used to assess the EU-authorised olive-oil wording.

2023

Harvested: 21 November 2023

Phenols

630 mg/kg

Polyphenols are naturally occurring compounds found in olives and other plants. In olive oil, reported phenolic content is a chemistry measure that can be associated with bitterness, pungency and oxidative stability; total phenols are not interchangeable with hydroxytyrosol-plus-derivatives measurement used for the EU-authorised wording.
This reported total-phenol result is not the hydroxytyrosol-plus-derivatives measurement used to assess the EU-authorised olive-oil wording.

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Freshness & season

Harvest freshness

The harvest date is disclosed on the bottle or product information, making the release easier to date and compare.

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A harvest date does not reveal how the oil was stored, so date is an important signal rather than a guarantee of condition.

Product informationHarvested 7 November 2024Harvest date disclosed

Place & provenance

Sense of place

This oil is listed as originating in Paso Robles, California, United States.

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Origin can make an oil distinctive, but does not by itself guarantee quality or a particular flavour.

Listed originPaso Robles, California, United States

Farming & certification

Growing choices

The oil records certification to an organic production standard.

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Farming method and certification may guide values-based choices, but do not automatically determine flavour, freshness or nutritional value.

Certification details listedCertified organic · Unspecified

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