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Valencano Bjelica
Valencano Bjelica
Valencano Bjelica
Valencano Bjelica
Valencano Bjelica
Valencano Bjelica
Valencano Bjelica
Valencano Bjelica
Valencano Bjelica

Valencano Bjelica

2024 release 2 releases on record
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Verification
Listed
Evidence pending
Best Award
Not listed
Award data absent
Phenols
605 mg/kg
EU health-claim level
Freshness
0.19%
PV 3.4
Bjelica High Phenolic Monovarietal
Organic

Valencano Bjelica is an organic extra virgin olive oil made from the Istarska Bjelica (Bianchera) variety, harvested in early in the season from the groves in Bale, Istria, Croatia. It offers an intense green fruitiness, with pronounced bitter and spicy notes, classified as a well-balanced oil of excellent quality. Featuring low acidity and high polyphenols, it has earned prestigious awards including Gold at the 2023 New York International Olive Oil Competition and Flos Olei recognitions.

Sensory: Lab Profile

Flavor & Structure

Sensory Profile

Fruitiness 6.4
Fruitiness refers to the aroma and taste of fresh, ripe or green olives in the oil.
Bitterness 6.1
Bitterness is a positive sensory attribute of an EVOO. It can also signal the presence of phenolic compounds, which have antioxidant properties.
Pungency 6.7
Pungency is the pleasant peppery or spicy sensation experienced at the back of the throat when tasting olive oil.
Polyphenols 7.5
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.

Measured Sensory analysis from laboratory testing.

Evidence over time

Release History

2 releases
2024
Released October 2025

Sensory Profile

Fruitiness6.4
Bitterness6.1
Pungency6.7
Harvest Type
Early Harvest
Varieties
Bjelica
Phenols
605 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
0.19%
Free fatty acids measure the breakdown of fats in oil. Lower FFA values indicate quality and freshness.
Peroxide
3.4
Peroxide value measures the primary oxidation of an oil. A lower peroxide value is better.
2023
Released October 2023

Sensory Profile

Fruitiness6.2
Bitterness6.5
Pungency6.7
Harvest Type
Early Harvest
Varieties
Bjelica
Phenols
455 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
0.19%
Free fatty acids measure the breakdown of fats in oil. Lower FFA values indicate quality and freshness.
Peroxide
4.3
Peroxide value measures the primary oxidation of an oil. A lower peroxide value is better.
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