Old Town Olive Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2025 release 1 release on record
Verification
Listed
Evidence pending
Best Award
Not listed
Award data absent
Phenols
436 mg/kg
EU health-claim level
Freshness
0.1%
PV 2.1

Grown in the Peruvian high‑altitude orchards; milled and bottled by Old Town Olive in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

  • Aroma: Pronounced fruity intensity with dried‑fruit and occasional ripe‑fruit notes
  • Palate: Fresh, green‑fruit profile; subtle grassy undertones with a gentle peppery finish

This oil complies with the extra‑virgin specification and reflects the characteristic brightness of the Arbequina cultivar.

Sensory: Lab Profile

Flavor & Structure

Sensory Profile

Fruitiness 4.2
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 3.2
Pungency is the pleasant peppery or spicy sensation experienced at the back of the throat when tasting olive oil.
Polyphenols 7.2
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: Arbequina .

Evidence over time

Release History

1 releases
2026 Predicted
Expected: January 2027
Varieties
Phenols
~436 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
~2.1
Peroxide value measures the primary oxidation of an oil. A lower peroxide value is better.
Varieties
Phenols
436 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
2.1
Peroxide value measures the primary oxidation of an oil. A lower peroxide value is better.

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