high polyphenol olive oil
high polyphenol olive oil
Looking for a genuine high polyphenol olive oil in the UK? This collection brings together single-estate extra virgin olive oils from this season's harvest, with polyphenol levels from 252mg up to 683mg per kilogram. Below you can compare them side by side, from the creamy Greek Lia to our everyday Sicilian, so you can choose the right one for how you like to use it.
Our high polyphenol olive oils compared
| Olive oil | Polyphenols | Olive variety | Origin | Harvest | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lia | 683mg/kg | Koroneiki | Filiatra, Greece | Nov 2025 | £24.85 (500ml) |
| Laudemio (organic) | 470mg/kg | Frantoio, Moraiolo | Florence, Tuscany | Nov 2025 | £29.85 (500ml) |
| Pellegrino Riserva | 443mg/kg | Coratina | Andria, Puglia | Oct 2025 | £29.85 (500ml) |
| Sicilian | 431mg/kg | Cerasuola, Nocellara del Belice | Disisa Estate, Sicily | Nov 2025 | from £13.85 (250ml to 3 litres) |
| Merula | 252mg/kg | Arbequina, Hojiblanca, Picual, Marisca | Extremadura, Spain | Nov 2025 | £18.85 (500ml) |
| Alziari | Lab results due | Cailletier | Nice, Provence | Nov 2025 | £24.85 (500ml) |
Which is our highest polyphenol olive oil?
Lia, from a family estate in southern Greece, has the highest polyphenol content we stock at 683mg per kilogram. Made only from Koroneiki olives, it's a medium-intensity oil with a creamy texture, notes of basil and ripe avocado, and a gentle peppery finish, so it's easy to enjoy by the spoonful.
What counts as a high polyphenol olive oil?
Polyphenols are the natural plant compounds that give a fresh extra virgin olive oil its bitterness and peppery kick. One of them, oleocanthal, is responsible for the tickle at the back of your throat. The benchmark for a high polyphenol olive oil is 250mg per kilogram, the level set in EU Regulation 432/2012 (5mg per 20g of oil). Many everyday supermarket oils fall well below it, because levels depend on the olive variety, how early the olives are picked, how quickly they're pressed and how fresh the oil is.
Choosing the best high polyphenol olive oil for you
- For the highest polyphenols: Lia, at 683mg/kg.
- For a bold, peppery oil: Pellegrino Riserva, an early-harvest Coratina picked 90% green, or certified-organic Laudemio from Tuscany.
- For everyday use and best value: our Sicilian olive oil at 431mg/kg, available from 250ml up to a 3 litre tin, made exclusively for us by the Di Lorenzo family.
- For a gentler flavour: Merula, a balanced, nutty Spanish blend in an award-winning tin, or buttery Alziari from Provence.
Why buy high polyphenol olive oil from a UK specialist?
Polyphenol levels are highest when an oil is fresh and fall gradually after harvest, so freshness matters. Every oil here shows its harvest date, comes from this season's harvest, and is stored away from light and heat before it reaches you. We deliver across the UK, with free delivery on orders over £60. Want to know more about polyphenols? Read our guide to the benefits of a high polyphenol olive oil.
High polyphenol olive oil FAQs
Why does high polyphenol olive oil taste peppery?
That peppery tickle at the back of the throat comes from oleocanthal, one of the polyphenols in fresh extra virgin olive oil. The stronger the kick, the more of it there tends to be.
Does cooking destroy polyphenols?
Some polyphenols are lost with heat, so to get the most from a high polyphenol oil, drizzle it raw over finished dishes, salads and bread, or take it by the spoonful.
How should I store high polyphenol olive oil?
Keep it somewhere cool and dark with the lid tightly closed, and use it within a few months of opening. Light, heat and air all reduce polyphenol levels over time.
How do people take olive oil daily?
Many of our customers take a 20ml measure each morning, as well as using it in their cooking. Download our drinking olive oil booklet for more ideas.
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