Eight questions, more informed choices
Explore the eight questions from the app, with clear answers and practical tips.
Eight questions, more informed choices
Explore the eight questions from the app, with clear answers and practical tips.
Does bitterness mean the oil has gone bad?
Not by itself.
Read the answer →Is low acidity enough?
Acidity is a laboratory measurement; it does not describe sour taste.
Read the answer →Should I pay more for early harvest?
If you enjoy a more pronounced, bitter and pungent taste, it may be interesting.
Read the answer →Is unfiltered better?
Cloudiness is not a quality indicator. Filtration can help preserve quality during storage by removing water and solid particles from the oil.
Read the answer →How do I protect oil after opening?
Light, heat and air accelerate deterioration. A dark bottle does not replace cool, dark storage.
Read the answer →What does the polyphenol number tell me?
Polyphenols are natural compounds related to bitterness, pungency and resistance to oxidation.
Read the answer →Is this oil expensive?
We compare extra virgin olive oils in two groups: mainstream and niche lines. Riviera oils are excluded from this price indicator.
Read the answer →Which cultivar, what kind of taste?
Cultivars such as Memecik, Ayvalık and Gemlik help shape aroma.
Read the answer →English versions are editorial translations of the Turkish answers in the app.