High-Polyphenol Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EU Health Claim Verified)
Welcome to The Monk Olive Oil in Corfu. This page explains, in a clear and transparent way, what “high polyphenols” means, what the EU-authorised olive oil polyphenols claim actually says, and how our lab results support it.
The EU Polyphenols Health Claim (Reg. 432/2012)
EU-authorised claim: “Olive oil polyphenols contribute to the protection of blood lipids from oxidative stress.”
Important: The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 20 g of olive oil.
To use this claim, the olive oil must meet a minimum threshold for hydroxytyrosol and its derivatives. Our independent lab analysis confirms that this batch meets the requirement.
Source: EU Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 (EUR-Lex)
Our Lab Results (Batch Transparency)
We publish real numbers so you can compare quality using objective criteria — not vague marketing terms.
Quick Proof (This Batch)
- Hydroxytyrosol & derivatives: 8.2 mg / 20 g (EU threshold: ≥ 5 mg / 20 g)
- Oleacin: 174 mg/kg
- Oleocanthal: 110 mg/kg
- Oleic acid (Omega-9): 68.43%
- Trans fats: 0.01%
- Panel test: Defects (Md) 0.0 → classified as Extra Virgin
| EU claim threshold (hydroxytyrosol & derivatives) | ≥ 5 mg / 20 g |
| Measured in this batch | 8.2 mg / 20 g |
| Oleacin | 174 mg/kg |
| Oleocanthal | 110 mg/kg |
| Oleic acid (Omega-9) | 68.43% |
| Linoleic acid (Omega-6) | 10.24% |
| Alpha-linolenic acid (Omega-3) | 0.78% |
| Trans C18:1 | 0.01% |
| Panel test (IOC method) | Defects (Md): 0.0 | Fruity: 4.2 | Bitter: 3.3 | Pungent: 4.0 |
How to Get the Daily 20 g (Simple Routine)
20 g of olive oil is approximately 1.5 tablespoons. Here are easy ways to make it part of a normal day:
- Salad: drizzle olive oil over a fresh salad (simple, daily and consistent).
- Cooked vegetables: add olive oil after cooking (heat off) for aroma and texture.
- Bread ritual: dip bread in olive oil and taste it like professionals do (small daily habit).
- Legumes & soups: finish the plate with olive oil right before serving.
Unfiltered: What It Means
Unfiltered extra virgin olive oil may contain tiny olive particles. This can create a more rustic sensory profile and natural sediment over time. Sediment is normal. Store your bottle away from heat and light and close the cap tightly after each use.
FAQs
Is this olive oil a medicine?
No. This is a food product. We share lab results and the EU-authorised polyphenols claim exactly as allowed, but we do not present olive oil as a treatment for any disease.
What does “8.2 mg / 20 g” mean?
It is the measured amount of hydroxytyrosol and its derivatives per 20 g of olive oil, which is the daily intake referenced by the EU polyphenols claim.
Why do you publish Oleacin and Oleocanthal numbers?
Because transparency matters. These are measured compounds reported by the lab, and they help you understand why different extra virgin olive oils taste and behave differently.
Where is your olive oil produced?
Corfu, Greece — produced in a semi-traditional olive mill workflow with modern tools, bottled in limited seasonal batches under The Monk Olive Oil.
Ready to Taste It?
If you want to experience the difference in aroma, bitterness and pungency, you can either shop online or visit us for a guided olive oil tasting in Corfu.
Compliance note: Always follow the EU wording and conditions of use when referencing authorised nutrition/health claims. If you have medical conditions or take medication, consult a healthcare professional for personalised advice.