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Nutraceutical Profile - Olivottoil Nutraceutical Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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What Makes an Extra Virgin Olive Oil Nutraceutical
Olivottoil is crafted as a nutraceutical extra virgin olive oil: a food that naturally concentrates bioactive compounds with scientifically documented benefits. In olive oil, this means especially high levels of polyphenols and vitamin E (tocopherols) that help protect blood lipids from oxidative stress and support overall cellular health.

According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), extra virgin olive oils that provide at least 5 mg of hydroxytyrosol and its derivatives per 20 g of oil can claim that they contribute to the protection of blood lipids from oxidative stress. Our internal and third-party tests consistently show that Olivottoil comfortably exceeds this threshold, thanks to careful cultivar selection, early harvesting and gentle processing.
On this page you can explore in detail the measured levels of polyphenols and tocopherols in Olivottoil, how we preserve them from grove to bottle, and how to use our oils in you
Not all the Extra Virgin Olive Oils (EVOO) are the same. For example from the health benefit/quality stand point the difference is made by a parameter which is not even measured by the EVOO Standards for Grades : bio-phenols. When you exceed 300 mg per Kg of Bio-phenol Compounds your olive oil starts to become a cardio-vascular medicine on top of being an excellent food. In Europe a specific word was invented to define this special type of foods: Nutraceutical Foods, this why Olivotto's Ogliarolo and Cellino are labeled Premium EVOO. Italy is in the process of approving a new EVOO standard called AQ (Alta Qualita') where bio-phenols are as important as the well known Free Fatty Acids %. So far it failed because of the opposition of other oil producing countries.

Top 6 Health Benefits of Olive Oil:
It is fundamental to be able to distinguish between Premium Olive Oil and Extra Virgin Olive Oil:
Premium Olie Oil Health benefits:

1) Cardio-vascular deseases prevention
2) Olive Oil Diet Reduces Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
3) High content of antioxidants (anti-aging)
4) Olive Oil Joins the Fight Against Osteoporosis
5) Olive Oil Found to Help Prevent Cancers (skin, breast,...)
6) In body cosmetics such as elimination scalp itchiness, dryness and hair falls...

Olive oil is a liquid gold
Olive oil truly is liquid gold with its many health benefits and it is considered the most important component of the traditional Mediterranean diet. The health benefits of olive oil are extensive with new positive attributes discovered all the time. Cardiologists recommends at least two tablespoons (35gr) of extra virgin olive oil each day to enjoy the many ways olive oil can be beneficial to your health and well being. In addition to bolstering the immune system and helping to protect against viruses, olive oil has also been found to be effective in fighting against diseases such as cancer. The phytonutrient in olive oil, oleocanthal, mimics the effect of ibuprofen in reducing inflammation, which can decrease the risk of breast cancer and its recurrence. Squalene and lignans are among the other olive oil components being studied for their possible effects on cancer.
If you want to get full and easy understanding on Antioxidants we reccomend this link:

           

The most comprehensive study on olive oil health beneficts is located here:
 http://www.oliveoiltimes.com/olive-oil-health-benefits
Learn more about polyphenols
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A clear overview of the most important scientific studies on olive oil polyphenols and how they support heart, brain and cellular health.
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Discover how tocopherols and natural vitamin E in Olivottoil help fight oxidative stress and support overall well-being.
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Explore the criteria that transform a simple extra virgin olive oil into a nutraceutical food, from polyphenol thresholds to certified production practices.
Conceptual illustration of vitamin E from olive oil helping to protect body cells

Tocopherols are a family of compounds that include vitamin E, one of the body’s most important fat-soluble antioxidants. In extra virgin olive oil, alpha-tocopherol is the predominant form and plays a key role in protecting cell membranes from oxidative stress.

Olivottoil naturally contains meaningful levels of tocopherols and vitamin E, thanks to early harvesting, rapid milling and careful protection from light and heat. These practices help maintain the delicate antioxidant fraction that can otherwise be lost during aggressive processing or long storage.

When consumed regularly as part of a balanced Mediterranean-style diet, the vitamin E in Olivottoil works together with polyphenols to support the integrity of your cells, contribute to normal immune function and complement the action of other dietary antioxidants.

Key vitamin E facts in Olivottoil

Olivottoil is designed to be both flavorful and rich in natural vitamin E:

  • The vitamin E content is regularly monitored through external lab tests.
  • Early harvesting and rapid cold extraction preserve the delicate tocopherols.
  • Dark glass bottles and oxygen management help minimize oxidation over time.
  • Used daily, Olivottoil can contribute to your overall intake of vitamin E within a varied and balanced diet.
v POLYPHENOLS– Nutraceutical compound. It contains more than 250mg/L of phenolic compounds called Polyphenols, as prescribed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). It authorizes Olivottoil to be labelled as having antioxidant properties. The daily intake of high phenolic olive oil contributes to the protection of blood lipids from oxidative stress.
 
v TOCOPHEROLS (Vit E)- Nutraceutical compound. EFSA has defined a minimum limit of 120mg / kg to allow this claim. Once you reach this limit with the recommended daily amount of oil (at least one spoon a day) you get the daily requirement of Vitamins E, which is the most powerful non-enzymatic antioxidant on the planet.
 
v TURN OFF INFLAMMATION - Chronic degenerative diseases and Autoimmune diseases are triggered by long-lasting chronic inflammation which generates free radicals in our body. There are two ways to cure them - avoid inflammation or turn off inflammation. Olivottoil is a super-food rich in Antioxidants which turn off inflammation.
 
v CHEMICAL-PHYSICAL Olive oil parameters are Free Fatty Acids and Peroxides. To be classified as EVOO the limit for Free Fatty Acids is 0.8%, and for Peroxides is 20mg. Olivottoil consistently exceeds the EVOO standards set by the International Olive Oil Committee (NYIOOC).
 
v EARLY HARVEST CAMPAIGN 2025/2026. Freshly made solely from olives harvested in Nov-2025. It is cold pressed and produced by using sustainable farming methods.
 
v SENSORY PROFILE. EVOO is tasted by a Panel made by 8 Experts, managed by a Head Panel Tester or Super Expert. The three positive aspects tested are: Fruity, Bitterness and Pungency. The negative aspect is mainly rancid. To be legally classified as EVOO, the oil must have Zero defects and the median of Fruity greater than Zero, Light must be less than 3, Medium between 3 and 6, and Intense over 6.
 
v ZERO PESTICIDES. Multi-residual analysis is available for each batch of oil and shows that maximum residual levels of pesticides (MRL) always below the limits set by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for organic foods (<0.02 parts per million). The Chemiservice lab analysis tests for more than 300 different pesticide molecules.
 
v SUSTAINABILITY. Olivottoil is an artisan Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It conforms to the sustainability criteria defined by Italy at COP212 in 2016 - the production of 1 liter of oil generates 1.5kg of CO2-Eq. The olive and the leaves used to produce 1 liter offsets 10 kg of CO2 from the atmosphere, leaving a positive balance of 8.5 kg CO2. In Packaging criteria - the tins are light weight steel: “Metal recycles forever” ; Labels are paper; Cartons are from recycled paper. Transport used is ocean freight or trucks with 1 wooden pallet at maximum load per year. The Olive mill is less than 8 km from the olive groves and the packaging is handmade.
 
v AWARD WINNER - NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition. The New York International Olive Oil Competition, with about 1,000 producers participating, awarded the Gold Award to Olivottoil Manhattan edition in 2017, 2018, and Olivottoil (Cellino) 2021. Olivottoil 2025 Edition and Olivottoil Wild  2020 and 2022 received the Silver Award. Chosen by Amazon.com among 20,000 vendors to represent MADE IN ITALY at the Italian Embassy in Washington on 02/06/2023.

Behind every bottle of Olivottoil there is a chain of decisions designed to protect polyphenols and tocopherols at every step. It starts in the groves of Salento, where we select naturally resilient cultivars and manage the soil without synthetic pesticides. This creates a healthier ecosystem for trees that can develop a rich phenolic profile.

Harvesting takes place early, when olives are still firm and green and their antioxidant content is at its peak. The fruits are transported quickly to the mill and pressed within a short time window, using cold extraction under strict temperature control. Finally, the oil is stored under inert gas, in stainless steel tanks, and then bottled in protective packaging to minimize exposure to oxygen and light.

This “from grove to bottle” attention is what allows Olivottoil to offer you a nutraceutical extra virgin olive oil with stable, measurable antioxidant levels, harvest after harvest.

Key steps that protect antioxidants
Extra virgin olive oil being drizzled over a healthy Mediterranean-style salad

To benefit from the nutraceutical profile of Olivottoil, consistency matters more than large, occasional doses. Many people aim for around 20–30 g of extra virgin olive oil per day (about 1.5–2 tablespoons), spread across meals, as part of a balanced Mediterranean-style diet.

For maximum antioxidant preservation, we recommend using Olivottoil primarily raw: on salads, vegetables, soups, pulses, fish and white meats after cooking. You can also enjoy it on whole-grain bread or in simple breakfast and snack ideas inspired by Southern Italy.

If you cook with Olivottoil, gentle heat is preferable: avoid overheating the oil, and combine raw additions (for example, a drizzle of fresh oil at the end) to preserve part of the polyphenol and vitamin E content.

Recipes that respect the nutraceutical profile
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Practical tips and simple ideas for integrating high-polyphenol extra virgin olive oil into your daily meals without losing its nutraceutical benefits.
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Mediterranean Breakfast with Olivottoil

Category Recipes & Pairings Date 20/05/26 Read time 1:00
Easy Mediterranean-style breakfast ideas that highlight the flavor and health benefits of Olivottoil.
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Salento-Inspired Dinners with Olivottoil

Category Recipes & Pairings Date 20/05/26 Read time 1:00
Three Salento-inspired dinner recipes that celebrate Olivottoil’s aroma, intensity and nutraceutical profile.
Lab reports and quality certificates displayed next to a bottle of extra virgin olive oil

To document the nutraceutical profile of Olivottoil, we work with independent, accredited laboratories that regularly test our oils. These analyses typically include: total polyphenol content, tocopherols, free acidity, peroxide value, acid oleic and the absence of pesticide residues.

Each production lot is traced and sampled, so that analytical data can be linked to a specific harvest and batch. This traceability allows us to compare different years, fine-tune agronomic practices and provide our customers and partners with transparent, verifiable information.

On our Awards & Certifications page you will find an overview of key certificates and summaries of lab results. For professionals, healthcare practitioners, we are happy to share more detailed reports on request.

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