Old French Road Picholene Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Picholene Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Old French Road Grove in Canterbury, NZ. Flavour notes: green apple, artichoke, peppery finish. Ideal for dressings and bread.
Sensory Analysis
Sensory Profile
Fruitiness 5
Fruitiness refers to the aroma and taste of fresh, ripe or green olives in the oil.
Bitterness 4.5
Bitterness is a positive sensory attribute of an EVOO. It can also signal the presence of phenolic compounds, which have antioxidant properties.
Pungency 4
Pungency is the pleasant peppery or spicy sensation experienced at the back of the throat when tasting olive oil.
Polyphenols 7.6
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 almond artichoke fresh herbs grass
Measured Sensory analysis from laboratory testing.
Release History
2 releases
2025 Verified
Sensory Profile
Fruitiness5
Bitterness4.5
Pungency4
Varieties
Phenols
617 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
0.1%
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
Varieties
Phenols (Est.)
~617 mg/kg
Estimated based on historical data.
