Product Description
Favolosa (FS17)
South Africa
May 2023
The Favolosa olive, or FS-17 variety, was developed in Italy in the 80’s and exists primarily in small plantings worldwide. This oil is an excellent example of a well-balanced, medium-robust mouthfeel and flavour intensity with predominant flavour notes of fresh, spicy, green herbs – especially green apple – with balanced notes of mint, black, and chili pepper.
Acidity | 0.13 |
Peroxides | 5.09 |
Oleic | 72.7 |
Polyphenols | 482 |
K232 | 1.95 |
1,2 DAGS | 91.3 |
Kosher Certified | Orthodox Union |
Favolosa (FS17) is a newer olive variety developed from a breeding program in Italy and grown also in South Africa. The fruit produced by this variety is of medium size, of a vinous red colour. It is characterized by a medium-high content of polyphenols and a high content of volatile substances that give it a fruity taste.
How is Extra Virgin Olive Oil made?
Extra Virgin Olive Oil is made by crushing olives to extract their juices. The crushed olives are then pressed to separate the oil from the solids and water. Finally, the oil is separated and filtered to produce the pure extra virgin olive oil we use for cooking and other purposes.
Cold-Pressed means that no heat or chemicals were used during extraction, preserving the oil’s natural flavours and nutritional quality.
First-pressed means the olive oil was extracted in a single pressing, with no second pressing as in the case of some other oils, like seed oils.