Polyphenols

Bonitates Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Halkidiki, Greece stands out as a superior product due to a rare combination of climate, soil, olive varietals, and traditional craftsmanship that few other regions can match. Here’s what makes our oil truly unique:

Terroir: Volcanic-Rich Soil + Aegean Microclimate

  • Soil is mineral-rich and partially volcanic, contributing trace elements that boost the olive tree’s resilience and antioxidant profile.
  • The Aegean Sea’s cooling breezes and sunny Mediterranean days create perfect conditions for slow olive ripening, enhancing both flavor complexity and nutrient density.

Native Olive Varietals: Chalkidiki Olive

  • The region is home to the Chalkidiki olive, a large, fleshy varietal prized for its:
    • High polyphenol content (linked to anti-inflammatory & anti-cancer benefits)
    • Low acidity (typically under 0.3%), which signals exceptional quality
    • Naturally buttery, slightly peppery flavor with notes of artichoke, almond, and wild herbs

Cold-Pressed Craftsmanship

  • Harvested by hand at early ripeness to lock in nutrients
  • Cold-pressed within hours using traditional stone or modern mechanical mills
  • Ensures no heat damage to phenols or delicate aroma compounds

Anti-Cancer & Anti-Inflammatory Potency

  • Research shows olive oil from Northern Greece (including Halkidiki) consistently ranks among the highest in oleocanthal and hydroxytyrosol, two of the most potent polyphenols for:
    • Fighting inflammation
    • Supporting cellular health
    • Protecting cardiovascular and brain function

Pure & Unadulterated Legacy

  • Greece has the highest ratio of extra virgin olive oil production in the world (~80–90% of its oil is EVOO, vs ~25% in Italy and Spain).
  • Ssmall family farms maintain purity over quantity—your oil is never diluted or mixed with inferior oils from other countries.

Bonitates Legacy in a Bottle

Bonitates brings this purity of the 1L organic extra virgin olive oil in a neo greek pop art bottle—designed not just for keeping freshness locked in, but for light protection, preserving the oil’s freshness and medicinal qualities. Our 250ml bottles infused botanicals becomes functional food in its purest form.

Greece

Known for producing high-quality olive oil, particularly from the large, green "Chondrolia" olive variety.This olive oil is known for its mild, buttery flavor and crisp texture, and is often enjoyed as a table olive, but also pressed for oil. The early harvest olive oil, known as "Agoureleo", is particularly prized for its intense herbal aromas and slightly bitter taste. Extra Virgin olive oil is also recognized for its low acidity and high polyphenol content, indicating its health benefits and super quality.