Organic High-Polyphenol Olive Oil from Crete
Organic and high-polyphenol describe two different qualities of an extra virgin olive oil. Organic certification concerns how the olives are grown and handled under the applicable organic rules, while polyphenol content is an analytical characteristic that can vary by harvest, variety, extraction and storage.
What should you look for when buying organic high-polyphenol olive oil?
- Certified organic status. Check the product-specific organic certification and label.
- Extra virgin category. Organic status does not replace the quality requirements for extra virgin olive oil.
- Clear origin and producer. A named region, estate and olive variety make the product easier to trace.
- Recent analytical information. Polyphenol values are most useful when connected to the relevant harvest or lot.
- Protective packaging and storage. Light, heat and oxygen can affect olive oil over time.
Why Koroneiki and Crete?
PLOUMI is produced in Crete from 100% Koroneiki olives by Karepidis Estate. The production chain is managed from olive cultivation through milling, storage and bottling, creating a clear connection between origin and the finished product.
PLOUMI BIO 800+
PLOUMI BIO 800+ is the certified-organic PLOUMI range with a declared polyphenol specification of 800+ mg/kg. The figure should always be interpreted together with the relevant analytical documentation, harvest and testing method rather than as a stand-alone quality score.
For everyday table use, start with the PLOUMI BIO 800+ 500ml. For regular household use, the 1L BIO tin and 5 × 1L family pack are practical options.
Is organic olive oil automatically higher in polyphenols?
No. Organic certification and polyphenol concentration are separate characteristics. Variety, harvest timing, fruit condition, extraction, filtration and storage can all influence measured phenolic content.
Can organic high-polyphenol EVOO be used for cooking?
Yes. Extra virgin olive oil is suitable for everyday cooking as well as salads, vegetables, legumes, fish and finishing. Used raw, its aroma, bitterness and peppery character are usually easier to notice.
Frequently asked questions
Does 800+ mg/kg mean every bottle is identical?
No. Olive oil is an agricultural product and analytical values can vary by harvest and lot. Check the documentation for the product being sold.
Is a higher polyphenol number always better?
Not by itself. Origin, freshness, sensory quality, production, packaging, storage and analytical context also matter.
Where is PLOUMI BIO made?
It is produced in Crete, Greece, from Koroneiki olives through Karepidis Estate's vertically integrated production.
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Read the high-polyphenol olive oil buyer's guide and the Koroneiki guide, or shop PLOUMI extra virgin olive oils.
Educational information only. Product specifications and analytical values can vary by harvest and lot.