Passion plus determination to transform the family grove to produce a Triple Gold Aristoleo Award Certified organic, high phenolic olive oil.
OLIOA is the first Spanish Olive Oil to be Aristoleo Certified I was very happy to receive a letter of interest from a Spanish olive mill to participate in the Aristoleo Awards 2025 from Spain. SCA San Juan Villargordo is one of the biggest olive mills in Jaen, so when I received the email I
The Olive’s Journey: How Humans Tamed a Wild Olive Tree Imagine the sun-drenched hills of the Eastern Mediterranean thousands upon thousands of years ago. Among the wild olive trees grew Olea europaea sylvestris – the wild ancestor of the olive tree we know today. For millennia, this wild olive tree and early humans lived side-by-side,
High Phenolic EVOO vs Regular EVOO What’s the difference? High phenolic extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is often considered superior to regular EVOO due to its significantly higher levels of phenolic compounds. Phenolic compounds are natural antioxidants found in olive oil that contribute to its various health benefits and overall quality. Here are some well
ARISTOLEO AWARDS HAVE DONE IT AGAIN! ARISTOLEO AWARDS FOR JANUARY 2023 Since the start of the Aristoleo Awards in 2016 for high phenolic EVOO, I saw it as a journey of discovery. Each year we have a different theme to explore the many aspects of olive oil one by one. Now we have the Aristoleo
When one of it's most researched phenolic compounds,, oleocanthal, hits JRE - the Joe Rogan Experience, people are listening and will want to know more.
David vs Goliath Revisited David and Goliath story is a fascinating story of overcoming obstacles. Here is a video I have been watching while I was waiting for the response from EFSA (European Food Safety Agency) and the EU commission, which explains my reference to David and Goliath. The essence of the story and the
Strakka Where Dreams Come True The first dream that began 5 years ago has finally been realized. Early harvest high phenolic EVOO is now being produced and exported from Greece and Cyprus. It is being delivered to health conscious consumers around the world. ARISTOIL: “Reinforcement of Mediterranean olive oil sector competitiveness through development and application of
UPDATED: Sept 09 2018 How do you measure phenolic content in EVOO? This question has been used as a pretext to stalling or even negating the EU 432/2012 health claim labeling regulation since its approval in 2012.. Why would anyone wish to stall or negate the EU 432/health claim for EVOO? The answer can be
