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Loopline Olives Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Loopline Olives Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2025 release · lab verified 2 releases on record
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Verification
Lab verified
EVV viewed results
Best Award
Best in Show
Olives New Zealand Awards
Phenols
305 mg/kg
EU health-claim level
Freshness
0.1%
PV 2
Picual Monovarietal

Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Loopline Olives, harvested in 2024. This oil is distinguished by its robust profile with fresh notes of green leaves, cut grass, and fruitiness, complemented by hints of tomato leaf and artichoke. It features balanced bitterness and pungency, finishing smoothly with a peppery touch. Acidity at 0.1% and phenolic content of 190.

Sensory: Lab Profile

Flavor & Structure

Sensory Profile

Fruitiness 5
Fruitiness refers to the aroma and taste of fresh, ripe or green olives in the oil.
Bitterness 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 3.6
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.
green tomato fig leaf artichoke bitter herbs

Measured Sensory analysis from laboratory testing.

Evidence over time

Release History

2 releases
2026 Predicted
Expected: August 2026

Sensory Profile

Fruitiness5
Bitterness3
Pungency3.5
Varieties
Picual
Phenols
~248 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.
Peroxide
~2
Peroxide value measures the primary oxidation of an oil. A lower peroxide value is better.
2025 Verified

Sensory Profile

Fruitiness5
Bitterness3
Pungency3.5
Varieties
Picual
Phenols
305 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.
Meets EU health claim threshold (>250mg/kg).
FFA
0.1%
Free fatty acids measure the breakdown of fats in oil. Lower FFA values indicate quality and freshness.
Peroxide
2
Peroxide value measures the primary oxidation of an oil. A lower peroxide value is better.
2024 Verified
Varieties
Picual
Phenols
190 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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