What is EVOO100?
EVOO100 is a premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil available on the Lucis Shop. It is single-origin, made from Coratina olives grown by a family-run producer in Puglia, Italy. It is obtained solely through cold mechanical extraction, without heat or chemicals, and meets the highest chemical and sensory standards.
Price: €22 per 500ml bottle Taste: Punchy and peppery, a hallmark of high-polyphenol olive oils
Exceptional nutritional values
This EVOO stands out for its unusually high quality and bioactive content:
Polyphenol concentration: 813 mg/kg
Around 5 times higher than conventional olive oils (typically 50–200 mg/kg)
Among the most polyphenol-rich olive oils in Europe
Quality and freshness indicators
Free acidity: 0.15–0.16% (very low, a marker of excellence)
Peroxide value: 3.2 meq/kg (far below the 20 threshold, indicating minimal oxidation)
Oleic acid: 76.15% (an optimal ratio for cardiovascular health)
Freshly produced from the latest harvest (November 2024)
Careful sourcing in Italy
After months of sourcing across Italy, this EVOO comes from a family-run producer in Puglia, following strict practices:
Early harvest to maximise polyphenol content
Immediate pressing after harvest (cold-pressed within 24 hours, no multi-day storage)
Cold extraction under controlled atmosphere
Storage in nitrogen-filled tanks to prevent oxygen exposure
Bottling under nitrogen with UV-protected dark glass packaging
No organic label, no pesticides
The oil is not certified organic
However, the farm commits to zero pesticide use
Accredited laboratory analyses (ISO/IEC 17025) confirm purity and quality
Health benefits
Supports cardiovascular health by reducing LDL oxidation
Linked to a 19% reduction in all-cause mortality
Anti-inflammatory properties thanks to high antioxidant compounds
Considered a true nutritional supplement for longevity, not just a cooking oil
Recommended use
Optimal dose: 1.5 tablespoons per day (about 20 ml), taken with meals
Best consumed raw to preserve all bioactive compounds (drizzled over salads or taken directly)
Can also be used for cooking at low to medium temperatures
Lab results and purchase
Full laboratory test results from the EVOO harvest and purchasing options are available on the product page: EVOO100 on the Lucis Shop
For more information about all products available on the Lucis Shop, see: What products does Lucis sell?