Nuvo Ascolano Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Extra virgin olive oil produced from Ascolano olives grown in Chico, California. This limited edition monovarietal oil is pressed from a single olive variety. Harvest year 2024.
Estimated Flavor Profile
Sensory Profile
Fruitiness 6
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
Pungency is the pleasant peppery or spicy sensation experienced at the back of the throat when tasting olive oil.
Polyphenols 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: Ascolano .
Release History
2 releases
2019 Verified
Varieties
Phenols
479 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).
Meets EU health claim threshold (>250mg/kg).
FFA
0.24%
Free fatty acids measure the breakdown of fats in oil. Lower FFA values indicate quality and freshness.
Peroxide
3.29
Peroxide value measures the primary oxidation of an oil. A lower peroxide value is better.
