2026 BUYER GUIDE · CURRENT LAB DATA · CRETE

BEST HIGH-POLYPHENOL OLIVE OIL: HOW TO CHOOSE.

The best choice is not simply the bottle with the largest number. Compare current laboratory results, harvest, origin, olive variety, production control and the format that fits how you use olive oil.

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694 mg/kg

811 mg/kg

CURRENT LAB RESULTSSpecific to the displayed harvest

100% KoroneikiSingle declared olive variety

MESSARA, CRETEClear estate origin

GROVE TO BOTTLEOne connected production system

A BETTER WAY TO COMPARE

FIVE SIGNALS OF A WELL-DOCUMENTED EVOO.

A useful buying decision connects the laboratory number to the oil that produced it. These five checks make different products easier to compare without relying on vague quality claims.

CURRENT LAB RESULT

Look for a numerical result for the relevant harvest or batch, not only a broad range promise.

HARVEST CONTEXT

Polyphenol values and sensory character change between harvests, so the date belongs beside the result.

CLEAR ORIGIN

A specific estate, region and country provide more traceability than an unspecified Mediterranean blend.

VARIETY AND PROCESS

Olive variety, fruit handling and controlled extraction help explain the oil behind the number.

PROTECTION AFTER MILLING

Storage and packaging should protect the oil from heat, oxygen and direct light.

CURRENT PLOUMI COMPARISON

CLASSIC 500+ OR BIO 800+?

Both are monovarietal Koroneiki extra virgin olive oils from the Karepidis family estate in Crete. The right option depends on your priorities, not on one number alone.

What to compare	PLOUMI Classic 500+	PLOUMI BIO 800+
Current lab result	694 mg/kg	811 mg/kg
Range specification	500+ mg/kg	800+ mg/kg
Harvest period	12/2025	11/2025
Declared acidity	≤0.3%	≤0.3%
Organic certification	No	Yes
Best suited to	Everyday premium cooking and finishing	Certified-organic preference and a higher specification

Laboratory values are shown from the current product data and can vary by harvest and batch. Range specifications and batch-specific results are displayed separately.

CHOOSE BY USE

THE RIGHT PLOUMI FOR YOUR KITCHEN.

BEST FOR EVERYDAY USE

PLOUMI Classic 500+

A balanced high-polyphenol Koroneiki EVOO for cooking, salads, bread and finishing.

€16,90VIEW CLASSIC 500+ →

BEST FOR ORGANIC PREFERENCE

PLOUMI BIO 800+

Certified organic, with an 800+ mg/kg range specification and current harvest documentation.

€18,90VIEW BIO 800+ →

BEST FOR FAMILY VALUE

PLOUMI Classic 5L

A larger protected format for households that use extra virgin olive oil regularly.

€99,00VIEW THE 5L FORMAT →

AVOID THE SHORTCUTS

WHAT A SINGLE NUMBER CANNOT TELL YOU.

THE HIGHEST NUMBER IS NOT THE WHOLE PRODUCTFlavour, freshness, origin, extraction, storage and how you will use the oil still matter.
A RANGE IS NOT A BATCH RESULTA 500+ or 800+ specification should be distinguished from the actual measurement for the current harvest.
TRACEABILITY NEEDS SPECIFIC DETAILSLook for a named origin, olive variety and production story that can be checked.

QUICK ANSWERS

CHOOSING HIGH-POLYPHENOL OLIVE OIL.

Which PLOUMI olive oil is best for everyday use?

PLOUMI Classic 500+ is designed as the everyday premium option for cooking, salads and finishing. Choose a format that matches how quickly your household uses olive oil.

Is the highest polyphenol number always the best choice?

No. The number is useful evidence, but freshness, taste, origin, harvest, extraction, storage, packaging and intended use also matter.

What is the main difference between Classic 500+ and BIO 800+?

Classic 500+ is the estate-grown everyday range. BIO 800+ is certified organic and has a higher range specification. Both are 100% Koroneiki oils from Crete.

Can I cook with high-polyphenol extra virgin olive oil?

Yes. A high-quality extra virgin olive oil can be used for everyday Mediterranean cooking as well as raw use and finishing.

MAKE AN EVIDENCE-BASED CHOICE