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Demystifying High Polyphenol Olive Oil: What the Numbers Really Mean In Australia
Search "high polyphenol olive oil" in Australia and you'll get the same article roughly a dozen times over. Polyphenols are good for you, look for a number above 250mg/kg, buy... Read more...
Tin Cans for Olive Oil: Why This Old-World Packaging Still Wins
Ever picked up a bottle of extra virgin olive oil sitting under bright supermarket lighting and wondered how much of its goodness it's already lost before it hits your trolley?... Read more...
FORTE takes out PLATINUM award!
Formulated by nature. Verified by science.We’re thrilled to share that FORTE 659 has been awarded a Platinum medal at the Australian International Olive Awards (AIOA)—placing it in the top bracket... Read more...
Polyphenols 101: what “659 mg/kg” really means (and how labs test it)
What polyphenols are (in simple terms) Polyphenols are natural plant antioxidants found in olives. In extra virgin olive oil, they’re a big part of why some oils taste vivid and peppery—think green olive leaf, tomato vine, herbs—and why they hold their character when stored well. What “mg/kg” means Labs often report total phenolics as milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) of oil.Higher numbers usually indicate a greener flavour profile with balanced bitterness and a peppery “throat tickle”. FORTE 659 takes its name from its measured total phenolics: 659 mg/kg. Taste the benchmark:... Read more...
What is high-polyphenol olive oil?
High-polyphenol olive oil is extra virgin olive oil naturally rich in antioxidant compounds called polyphenols. They’re behind the vivid green aroma, appetising bitterness, and that peppery “throat-tickle” finish. Read more...
FORTE 659: Our first purpose-made high-polyphenol extra virgin olive oil
Formulated by nature. Verified by science. FORTE 659 is our boldest release yet — a high-polyphenol extra virgin olive oil crafted from early-harvest Frantoio olives grown on Victoria’s Surf Coast.... Read more...