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Frequently asked questions

Your questions about Tavşanyüreği olive oil, answered

What is Tavşanyüreği olive oil?

Tavşanyüreği is an extra virgin olive oil made from Antalya’s distinctive Tavşan Yüreği olive variety, which holds a geographical indication in Türkiye. Early-harvest olives are cold extracted at 23°C (73.4°F), revealing green fruit, fresh olive and herbal notes.

Which olive variety do you use?

We use Antalya Tavşan Yüreği olives, a local variety with a registered geographical indication in Türkiye and a distinctive place in Antalya’s olive-growing heritage.

Is Tavşanyüreği olive oil from Antalya?

Yes. Our olive oil is made from the Tavşan Yüreği variety associated with Antalya, bringing the region’s Mediterranean olive-growing heritage to your table.

Is your olive oil early harvest?

Yes. Our olives are picked early in the harvest season, bringing out green fruit, fresh olive and herbal aromas, along with the variety’s natural bitterness and peppery finish.

Is your olive oil cold extracted?

Yes. Our olive oil is cold extracted at 23°C (73.4°F) to preserve the olives’ distinctive aromatic character.

Is your olive oil extra virgin?

Yes. Tavşanyüreği is extra virgin olive oil, obtained entirely by mechanical methods from early-harvest Tavşan Yüreği olives.

What does your olive oil taste like?

Expect green fruit, fresh olive, cut grass and herbal notes, balanced bitterness and a distinctive peppery finish.

What are the natural components of your olive oil?

Our olive oil contains naturally occurring phenolic compounds that contribute to its flavor. Published laboratory results report total phenolics of 496.30 mg/kg and oleocanthal of 279 mg/kg. These describe the tested sample’s composition, not a treatment for disease. See our laboratory reports for details.

What is the total phenolic content?

The laboratory report dated November 11, 2025 measured 496.30 mg/kg total phenolics. Phenolic compounds contribute to olive oil’s bitterness, pungency and aromatic character.

How much oleocanthal does it contain?

The published laboratory analysis reports 279 mg/kg oleocanthal, a naturally occurring phenolic compound associated with olive oil’s peppery finish.

How should I enjoy your olive oil?

Enjoy it as a finishing oil with bread, salads, meze, cheese and vegetables. Drizzle over tomatoes, arugula or cooked vegetables to appreciate its fruity and herbal character.

Can I use it in food preparation?

Yes. Use it in salads, meze and vegetable dishes. For the fullest experience of its early-harvest aroma, add it just before serving.

What sizes are available?

Choose from 250 mL (8.45 US fl oz), 500 mL (16.9 US fl oz), or a gift set of two 250 mL bottles. Availability is shown on each product page.

Is it suitable as a gift?

Our two-bottle 250 mL gift set is a thoughtful introduction to Antalya’s olive-growing heritage, ideal for food lovers and special occasions.

What makes Tavşanyüreği different?

Our oil combines the distinctive Tavşan Yüreği variety, early harvesting, cold extraction at 23°C (73.4°F), extra virgin quality and published laboratory results. Its green fruit notes, balanced bitterness and peppery finish define its character.