Applied research · laboratory-certified polyphenols
The Polyphenol Project is Cortijo de Suerte Alta’s most exclusive and health-oriented line. A 100% ultra-early harvest Picual EVOO, designed to reach polyphenol concentrations exceeding 1,500 mg/kg, well above the 250 mg/kg minimum required by EU Regulation 432/2012 to make the health claim “olive oil polyphenols contribute to the protection of blood lipids from oxidative stress.”
To achieve these figures, we work in collaboration with researchers from Andalusian universities and apply a strict protocol: harvesting at very early veraison, refrigerated transport, milling in less than two hours, and extraction at a very low temperature (<22°C). Each batch is analyzed by HPLC and labeled with its exact concentration certified by an accredited laboratory.
Sensorially intense, with pronounced bitterness and pungency—phenolic compounds are responsible for both attributes, making these descriptors quality markers. Intended for raw consumption: one tablespoon a day provides the polyphenols necessary to activate the EU health claim.
From the grove to the bottle
Four generations caring for the same olive grove since 1924. No shortcuts, no chemicals, and with the respect required by a tree that has been standing longer than any of us.
1. Selection for maximum phenolic concentration. Picual exclusively from the young olive grove (10-40 years) with high natural polyphenol concentrations. CAAE organic farming with practices that stimulate the accumulation of antioxidants in the fruit.
2. Ultra-early harvest. Very early harvesting—only for 1 day a year, when the olive is still green with the first violet touches—to capture the peak of hydroxytyrosol, oleuropein, and other polyphenols.
3. Ultra-cold extraction. Refrigerated transport, milling in less than 2 hours, and extraction below 22°C (even colder than the early harvest standard). Each parameter is adjusted to maximize the preservation of thermolabile compounds. Discover the mill →
4. HPLC analysis and protective packaging. Each batch is analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography in an accredited laboratory and labeled with its exact polyphenol content. Packaged in a protective violet glass bottle to maximize antioxidant preservation.
How to use a high polyphenol EVOO
The Polyphenol Project is intended for a very specific functional and sensory consumption: one tablespoon a day, raw. Its phenolic intensity is exceptional—it is not an everyday EVOO but a premium nutritional tool.
Tablespoon on an empty stomach
One tablespoon (15 ml) on an empty stomach activates the EU claim for protection against oxidative damage to blood lipids.
The classic way: whole-wheat bread, sea salt flakes, and a drizzle. Accompanied by coffee or tea, it works as a healthy breakfast.
Salads, spinach, kale. Picual polyphenols enhance plant antioxidants.
Quinoa, seeds, avocado, and a final drizzle. A modern way to incorporate polyphenols into the diet.
Tuna, salmon, and sardines. Picual provides complementary polyphenols to omega-3.
A teaspoon in green juices—reinforces the antioxidant profile of any raw preparation.
