{"product_id":"high-polyphenol-olive-oil","title":"8 Good Reasons to Buy Our High Polyphenol Extra Virgin Olive Oil","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover Lumìa, our sun-kissed, high polyphenol extra virgin olive oil, made from 100% Italian early-harvest olives, with 564 mg\/kg of total polyphenols measured at milling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHigh polyphenol olive oil is prized for its naturally occurring phenolic compounds, including hydroxytyrosol. Lumìa is crafted from 100% Italian olives, harvested early in Fall 2025 and cold-extracted in Italy within hours of harvesting. With 564 mg\/kg of total polyphenols measured at milling, this premium Italian EVOO offers a distinctive sensory experience: \u003cstrong\u003earoma of walnut husk and red apple, a palate of wild chicory, and a vibrant peppery finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy it for everyday cooking, dipping, drizzling and finishing your favorite dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:20px;line-height:1.3;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:24px 0 16px;\"\u003e8 Good Reasons to Buy Our High Polyphenol Extra Virgin Olive Oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003e1. 564 mg\/kg of Total Polyphenols at Milling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolyphenols, the natural plant compounds behind olive oil's bitterness and pepper, were measured in Lumìa at \u003cstrong\u003e564 mg\/kg at milling\u003c\/strong\u003e. The figure carries its date because polyphenols decline with time, light and heat. Learn how to read these numbers in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/milantruffle.com\/blogs\/olive-oil\/polyphenol-rich-olive-oil\"\u003eguide to polyphenol-rich olive oil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003e2. Hydroxytyrosol in Lumìa's Phenolic Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydroxytyrosol, one of the best-known phenolic compounds of the olive, is part of the phenolic family counted in Lumìa's 564 mg\/kg total polyphenol result. If you are looking for a high hydroxytyrosol olive oil, a measured and dated total polyphenol figure is the place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003e3. Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fall 2025\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly harvest, the picking of olives while still green and before full ripeness, yields less oil per olive but a greener, more peppery character. Lumìa is an early harvest extra virgin olive oil from the Fall 2025 season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003e4. 100% Italian Olives, Cold-Extracted in Italy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold extraction, oil separation carried out below 27 °C (81 °F), protects the aroma and natural compounds of the fruit during milling. Lumìa is made from 100% Italian olives and cold-extracted in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003e5. Low Free Acidity: 0.13%\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree acidity, a measure of how intact the olives were when they reached the mill, was recorded in Lumìa at \u003cstrong\u003e0.13% at milling\u003c\/strong\u003e. Under \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.internationaloliveoil.org\/olive-world\/olive-oil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInternational Olive Council\u003c\/a\u003e standards, extra virgin olive oil may not exceed 0.8% free acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003e6. Pesticide-Free\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLumìa is pesticide-free, with one ingredient: 100% Italian extra virgin olive oil, with no added ingredients or flavorings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003e7. Aroma and Palate: Walnut Husk, Red Apple, Wild Chicory and Pepper\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e walnut husk, a green, gently bitter nutty note, and red apple, a ripe, rounded fruitiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e wild chicory, a clean vegetal bitterness, followed by a peppery finish, the catch at the back of the throat associated with oleocanthal, one of the oil's phenolic compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003e8. 300 Years of Family Olive-Growing Heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLumìa is selected by a family with 300 years of olive-growing heritage, a tradition built on listening to the trees and choosing the moment of harvest. To judge any olive oil on the same evidence, read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/milantruffle.com\/blogs\/olive-oil\/how-to-choose-olive-oil\"\u003eguide to choosing olive oil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:20px;line-height:1.3;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:24px 0 16px;\"\u003eHow to Drink Lumìa Extra Virgin Olive Oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrinking olive oil, tasting it straight from a small glass, is how professional tasters judge an oil. Follow these five steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePour one teaspoon.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pour about one teaspoon (5 mL) of Lumìa into a small glass or onto a spoon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm it in your hand.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cup the glass in your palm and cover the top to release the aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmell it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncover the glass and breathe in, looking for walnut husk and red apple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSip with a little air.\u003c\/strong\u003e Take a small sip and draw in air through your teeth to spread the oil across your palate, noticing the wild chicory bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWait for the peppery finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Swallow and wait a few seconds for the peppery catch at the back of the throat; a light cough is a common reaction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrefer it with food? Pour the same teaspoon over warm bread or a finished dish.\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"HowTo\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/milantruffle.com\/products\/high-polyphenol-olive-oil#howto\",\"name\":\"How to Drink Lumìa Extra Virgin Olive Oil\",\"description\":\"Drinking olive oil, tasting it straight from a small glass, is how professional tasters judge an oil. 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It is an early harvest, cold-extracted extra virgin olive oil made from 100% Italian olives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003eIs high phenolic olive oil the same as polyphenol rich olive oil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. High phenolic, polyphenol rich and high polyphenol olive oil describe the same idea: an extra virgin olive oil with a high measured content of natural phenolic compounds. Compare oils by the measured figure and the date it was measured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003eDoes Lumìa contain hydroxytyrosol?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Hydroxytyrosol is a naturally occurring phenolic compound found in extra virgin olive oil. Lumìa recorded 564 mg\/kg of total polyphenols at milling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003eCan I cook with Lumìa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Lumìa has a smoke point of 470°F and suits everyday cooking, including sautéing and roasting. For the fullest aroma and peppery finish, add a fresh drizzle after cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003eWhere can I buy Lumìa high polyphenol olive oil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can buy Lumìa directly from Milan Truffle on this page. Each 500 mL bottle of 100% Italian extra virgin olive oil is $55.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave another question? Write to info@milantruffle.com.\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/milantruffle.com\/products\/high-polyphenol-olive-oil#faq\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What makes Lumìa a high polyphenol olive oil?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Lumìa recorded 564 mg\/kg of total polyphenols at milling. It is an early harvest, cold-extracted extra virgin olive oil made from 100% Italian olives.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is high phenolic olive oil the same as polyphenol rich olive oil?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. High phenolic, polyphenol rich and high polyphenol olive oil describe the same idea: an extra virgin olive oil with a high measured content of natural phenolic compounds. 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