Polyphenols

Why Bonitates Is Not Just Olive Oil — It’s High-Phenolic Medicine from the Earth

The health benefits of olive oil do not come from the oil alone — but from the rare phenolic compounds it contains. As Dr. Nasir Malik of the U.S. Department of Agriculture explains:

“The health benefits of olive oil are 99% related to the presence of phenolic compounds, not the oil itself.”

At Bonitates, we produce one of the world’s most potent and pure extra virgin olive oils, rich in the most scientifically studied phenolics: oleocanthal and oleacein — compounds with clinically proven anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Ultra Rare. Ultra Potent.

Each harvest of Bonitates comes from early-picked olives—hand-selected at peak ripeness, then cold-pressed within hours at carefully controlled temperatures to preserve the delicate phenolic profile.

  • Our latest analysis reveals a polyphenol count of 426 to 550 mg/kg with up to 1800 mg/kg on our limited packs, over 4-8 times the antioxidant level found in most supermarket olive oils (typically <250 mg/kg).

  • Our oleocanthal level alone measures 416 mg/kg — an exceptionally rare concentration matched by less than 0.05% of producers worldwide, according to the World Olive Center for Health in Athens.

High antioxidant content and robust, peppery flavor. Here are the key benefits:

Hand-harvested from sun-drenched groves of Greece & Italy — where high-altitude terrain and ancient methods yield one of the most antioxidant-rich EVOOs in the world.

Why You’ll Never Find This in a Grocery Store

Mass-market olive oils are typically:

  • Late-harvested for yield, not health

  • Refined, blended, or exposed to light and heat

  • Low in polyphenols, often <100 mg/kg

  • Prone to oxidation, rancidity, and dilution with cheaper seed oils

In contrast, Bonitates:

  • Is made from a single grove and varietal, cold-pressed at the source

  • Stored in UV-protected, oxygen-free, climate-controlled environments

  • Bottled on demand and never warehoused in bulk

  • Guaranteed 100% pure, non-GMO, certified extra virgin olive oil

Real Benefits from a Real Food

The phenolics in Bonitates have been shown in research to:

  • Fight inflammation as effectively as ibuprofen (thanks to oleocanthal)

  • Protect the heart and arteries

  • Combat oxidative stress — a root cause of aging, cancer, and metabolic disease

  • Support gut health and immune regulation via prebiotic-like effects

How to Use It

Take 1 packet (15 ml) meyer lemon EVOO in the morning — either straight or added to a cold-pressed juice or smoothie (do not premix; add just before drinking).
You can also drizzle over cooked dishes as a finishing oil to preserve its phenolic power and enhance flavor. A little goes a long way.

Take 1 packet (15 ml) lavender EVOO in the evening — either straight or added to a tea (do not premix; add just before drinking).
You can also drizzle over cooked dishes as a finishing oil to preserve its phenolic power and enhance flavor. A little goes a long way.

Fresh. Limited. Alive.

Because of its low yield and handcrafted process, Bonitates is made in extremely limited batches. Each bottle is sealed in UV-coated glass and should be consumed within 3 months of opening for maximum potency.  Pouches should be consumed within 30 minutes of opening.

Stored like a fine wine — at 55–60°F ( 13–16°C) — and best enjoyed as a daily ritual for vitality.

✅ Bonitates Quality Promise

  • 100% Pure Extra Virgin

  • Cold Pressed, Unrefined

  • Non-GMO & Kosher Certified

  • Ultra-High Polyphenols (426 to 550 mg/kg)

  • Stored in Climate-Controlled Conditions

  • Bottled Fresh on Demand

  • Zero Additives. Zero Compromise.

Why Greece & Italy.

We choose Sparta, Greece for our Meyer Lemon co-milled olive oil because it’s where the craft of high-polyphenol olive oil meets the sun-drenched soul of wellness. Their ancient trees and fresh citrus co-milling preserve purity, power, and taste in every drop.

We return to Molise, Italy for our organic EVOO because it’s home. It’s where our Nonni poured oil over every meal, every memory. This land—humble, honest, and rich with tradition and mineral rich soil—reminds us why we started: to share health, heritage, and the healing power of olive oil with the next generation.