What’s in Your Olive Oil?

🧪 What’s in Your Olive Oil? (And Why It Matters)

At The Little Shop of Olive Oils, we care about what’s in your bottle—because it affects how it tastes, how fresh it is, and how healthy it is for you.

🧬 Polyphenols = Health Boosters

These are natural antioxidants that help fight inflammation, protect your heart, and give olive oil its peppery kick. The more polyphenols, the better!

💚 Oleic Acid = The Good Fat

This is the main fat in EVOO. It helps lower bad cholesterol and keeps your oil fresher longer. High numbers = great quality.

🧯 FFA = Freshness Test

Free Fatty Acids tell you how clean the oil is. Lower is better. Ours? Super low—because we crush our olives fast and fresh.

🧪 PPP & DAGs = Age Check

PPP goes up as the oil gets old. DAGs go down. Fresh oil = low PPP and high DAGs. Ours scores great on both.

👃 Organoleptic = Taste Tested

Before we bottle it, real people (trained tasters!) make sure every oil meets strict flavor standards. It’s not just science—it has to taste amazing too.

⚡ Vitamin E & Squalene = Super Nutrients

These help your body stay strong and your skin glow. EVOO is packed with both—especially ours.

❄️ Cold Pressed = Keeping It Cool

We press our olives at lower temps (around 70°F), which protects the flavor and nutrients. No shortcuts, just quality.

⚡ Oleocanthal = Nature’s Ibuprofen

It’s a powerful compound in EVOO that fights inflammation and gives that slight peppery bite. Good for your body—and your taste buds!

Want to learn more next time you stop by? Just ask—we love geeking out about great olive oil.