{"product_id":"early-harvest","title":"Early Harvest Extra virgin olive oil 1000+ mg\/kg polyphenols","description":"\u003ch4\u003e1000+ mg\/kg polyphenols. Guaranteed minimum level.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly Harvest is our limited edition from Vela Luka, Korčula. 100% Lastovka, early harvest, cold-extracted within 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/fakta\/polyfenoler-i-olivolja\"\u003ePolyphenols\u003c\/a\u003e are natural antioxidants found in olive oil. Most commercial extra virgin olive oils contain under 150 mg\/kg. Early Harvest provides 1000+ mg\/kg – achieved by harvesting the olives before full ripeness, when the polyphenol concentration is at its highest. This deliberate choice results in an exceptionally rich, peppery flavour and the highest level of antioxidant richness we offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly Harvest is sold with 1000+ mg\/kg polyphenols as a guaranteed minimum level. If we do not reach the minimum level, it is not sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to use olive oil daily at a lower price per litre, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/core\"\u003eCORE\u003c\/a\u003e offers 700+ mg\/kg and is made for precisely that purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHarvest information and laboratory testing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 harvest takes place in late September\/early October. Each batch is analysed by an independent laboratory before it is sold. The method, laboratory and results will be published here when the analysis is complete. Read more about \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/fakta\/hplc-analys\"\u003eHPLC analysis of olive oil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlive variety: 100% Lastovka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGood for the body\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlive oil polyphenols contribute to the protection of blood lipids from oxidative stress. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 20 g of olive oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePackaging\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e500 ml in dark UV-blocking glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between CORE and EARLY HARVEST?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCORE has a guaranteed product level of at least 700+ mg\/kg polyphenols and is made for daily use. EARLY HARVEST is harvested through an earlier and more selective production process, has a guaranteed product level of at least 1000+ mg\/kg and is sold in a limited edition. Current batch data is published separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes 1000+ mg\/kg mean that the oil contains exactly 1000 mg\/kg?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 1000+ mg\/kg is a guaranteed minimum level, not a measured value. Each batch is analysed separately before it is sold, and if a batch does not reach its guaranteed level, it is not sold as EARLY HARVEST.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat does Vala Selection mean by high-polyphenol olive oil?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-polyphenol is not a protected term with an established threshold. Vala Selection uses it for olive oil with a guaranteed product level: at least 700+ mg\/kg for CORE and at least 1000+ mg\/kg for EARLY HARVEST. The content is stated in milligrams of polyphenols per kilogram of oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do I use the oil?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it without heating to preserve the flavour and polyphenols: take a spoonful in the morning, or use it over yoghurt, eggs, vegetables, fish or cooked food. About 20 g per day — approximately 1.5 tablespoons — is the amount referred to in the EU health claim for olive oil polyphenols. A 500 ml bottle then lasts about three weeks. Read more about \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/fakta\/olivolja-i-matlagning\"\u003eolive oil in cooking\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy does Vala Selection cost more than regular olive oil?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn early harvest produces a lower yield per olive — volume is exchanged for polyphenol content. The olives are cold-extracted within 24 hours of harvest, each batch is analysed by an independent laboratory, and the oil is not sold if it does not reach its guaranteed level. At 20 g per day, EARLY HARVEST costs approximately SEK 22 per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Vala Selection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54236144337223,"sku":"VALA-EARLYHARVEST-500","price":495.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0697\/9399\/files\/vala-selection-early-harvest-front-2048x2048.jpg?v=1785704442","url":"https:\/\/valaselection.se\/en\/products\/early-harvest","provider":"Vala Selection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}