Why High Phenolic Olive Oil Matters
Olive oil biophenols have been shown to support the protection of blood lipids from oxidative stress—when present at meaningful levels and used consistently.
But not all olive oils deliver these compounds in a reliable way.
Phenolic content can vary widely depending on harvest timing, production methods, storage conditions, and time.
Which means the value of an olive oil
is not just what is measured once—but what is preserved and delivered over time.
Consistency — not just concentration — determines
real health impact.
Latest Insights
A Lighthouse has Never Once Steered a Ship
A lighthouse has one job — refuse to let the light go dark — and it does that whether or not anyone's watching. That's Aristoleo Certification is. A light.
The Aristoleo Journal
Research, discoveries, and insights from the Aristoleo community — including Marilyn’s Sunday reflections and periodic Insights from Athan.
Aristoleo Ethos
Aristo — excellence. Oleo — oil.
The name Aristoleo literally means excellent olive oil.
It reflects our commitment to advancing the science, integrity, and cultural traditions behind the world’s most healthful olive oils.
Scientific Measurement
Aristoleo promotes rigorous measurement of olive oil’s bioactive compounds, helping researchers and producers understand the value of high phenolic olive oil.
Producer Excellence
Aristoleo Awards celebrate the growing number of producers committed to measurable excellence and advancing olive oil as a true functional food.
Mediterranean Wisdom
Beyond chemistry, extra virgin olive oil belongs to a living culture of community, nourishment, resilience, long life, and the Mediterranean art of living well.
Toward Measurable Olive Oil
A Global Movement
Producers, scientists, and consumers around the world are rediscovering the health power of olive oil through measurable phenolic compounds. Aristoleo exists to advance this movement through science, certification, and education.
The Science of High Phenolic Olive Oil
Learn about the EU Health Claim, how olive phenols are measured, and why high-phenolic EVOO is attracting global attention.
11 Years of Measurement
Over a decade researching and testing olive oil biophenols and their role in human health.
Peer-Reviewed Science
Grounded in research from the University of Athens and the expanding international body of olive oil science.
International Participation
Producers from multiple countries participate in the Aristoleo Awards and Certification programs.
Ensuring the Standards are Maintained
Aristoleo Awards
Since 2016 the Aristoleo Awards have recognized producers achieving exceptional levels of bioactive olive phenols while maintaining outstanding olive oil quality and craftsmanship.
The awards are open to producers committed to advancing the Health & Wellness EVOO movement.
Ensuring Quality and Transparency
Aristoleo Certified
Aristoleo Certification recognizes producers and facilities that follow rigorous standards for producing, measuring, and preserving high-phenolic extra virgin olive oil.
Verified protocols help ensure authenticity, potency, transparency, and consumer trust.
Serving Producers and Health-Conscious Consumers
Aristoleo supports producers who follow the best practices established by the ARISTOIL Interreg MED program, where Aristoleo was given the marketing mandate for olive oil carrying the EU health claim.
At the same time, we serve health-conscious consumers seeking authentic olive oil with measurable phenolic content and verified quality.
We hold the bar high.
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A Canadian corporation established in 2005.
