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Old French Road Frantoia Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Old French Road Frantoia Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Old French Road Frantoia Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2025 release · lab verified 2 releases on record
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Verification
Lab verified
EVV viewed results
Best Award
Silver
Olives New Zealand Awards
Phenols
404 mg/kg
EU health-claim level
Freshness
0.1%
PV 3
Frantoio Monovarietal

This Frantoia Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Old French Road Olive Grove is made from olives harvested in Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand. The oil exhibits fresh notes of green apple and artichoke with a subtle peppery finish, complemented by hints of almond. Its balanced profile makes it ideal for dressing salads or finishing dishes where brightness is desired.

Sensory: Lab Profile

Flavor & Structure

Sensory Profile

Fruitiness 4
Fruitiness refers to the aroma and taste of fresh, ripe or green olives in the oil.
Bitterness 3.5
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 4.9
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.
artichoke fresh herbs green apple almond pepper

Measured Sensory analysis from laboratory testing.

Evidence over time

Release History

2 releases
2026 Predicted
Expected: August 2026

Sensory Profile

Fruitiness4
Bitterness3.5
Pungency3
Varieties
Frantoio
Phenols
~404 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
~3
Peroxide value measures the primary oxidation of an oil. A lower peroxide value is better.
2025 Verified

Sensory Profile

Fruitiness4
Bitterness3.5
Pungency3
Varieties
Frantoio
Phenols
404 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
3
Peroxide value measures the primary oxidation of an oil. A lower peroxide value is better.
2024
Varieties
Frantoio
Phenols (Est.)
~404 mg/kg
Estimated based on historical data.
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