Velagosht High Phenol Extra Virgin Olive Oil

This early harvest Ultra-Premium Velagosht High Phenol Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the first of its kind in North America. An extremely robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil with sweet floral notes, unripe green almond, and baking spice, Velagosht or “The red olives of Berat” is an Albanian indigenous olive variety first found in the village of Velagosht in the outskirts of Berat, a  2400-year-old UNESCO world heritage city well known for its olives. Lingering pepper and balanced bitterness.

Country of Origin: Albania

Crush Date: October 2022

Intensity: Robust

Bioactive Compound Breakdown

*Biophenols: 597.6 ppm

*FFA: 0.16

*Oleic Acid: 78.69

*Peroxide: 6.80

*DAGs: 95.6

*PPP: <0.7

*Squalene: 7,275.1

*A-Tocopherols: 245.1

*As measured at the time of crush. Check out our Health Facts page for more information about the measurements referenced above.

Organoleptic Taste Panel Assessment

Fruitiness: 4.5

Bitterness: 3.8

Pungency: 4.3

Certified

All of our Extra Virgin Olive Oils are certified – Ultra Premium and Kosher [Pareve]

Suggested Uses

• • Great for salads. Pair with any of our Aged White Balsamic Vinegar or Aged Dark Balsamic Vinegar to make an easy dressing.
  • Use for everyday cooking.

Smoke Point

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