South Lea Olives Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2025 release 1 release on record

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Best Award

Silver

Olives New Zealand Awards

Phenols

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Leccino Frantoio Pendolino

South Lea Extra Virgin Olive Oil offers a fresh, high-quality profile with grassy hints and a touch of pepper, perfect for dipping with bread or dukkah. It is made from olives grown in the Canterbury region using natural production methods, ensuring low acidity without chemical intervention, and is certified as extra virgin by Olives New Zealand. This versatile oil excels as a salad dressing, marinade, or drizzle over cooked vegetables, potatoes, salmon, pastas, and grilled asparagus.

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 2.9

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 4.7

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: Leccino, Frantoio, Pendolino .

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