Naples Olive Oil Company Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Naples Olive Oil Company offers a medium-plus intensity with an intense, complex herbal profile characteristic of the Picual variety. Harvested in Spain, the oil features notable herbaceous notes and flavours of green banana, mint, nettle, olive leaf, and black pepper. It is balanced with bitterness, pungency, and fruitiness, capturing its origin.

Estimated Flavor Profile

Sensory Profile

Fruitiness 5.2
Fruitiness refers to the aroma and taste of fresh, ripe or green olives in the oil.
Bitterness 3.8
Bitterness is a positive sensory attribute of an EVOO. It can also signal the presence of phenolic compounds, which have antioxidant properties.
Pungency 4.6
Pungency is the pleasant peppery or spicy sensation experienced at the back of the throat when tasting olive oil.
Polyphenols 6.4
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: Picual .

Release History

1 releases
2024
Released October 2024
Harvest Type
Early Harvest
Varieties
Phenols
375 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).

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