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Frequently asked questions

Find answers about our olive variety, early harvest, cold extraction, laboratory reports, serving suggestions, storage and products.

What do phenolic values tell me?

Phenolic compounds are naturally present in olive oil. Their measured values describe the oil’s composition; they do not mean that it is a medicine or a treatment for disease.

Our published reports list 496.30 mg/kg total phenolics and 279 mg/kg oleocanthal.

Is olive oil a treatment for disease?

No. Tavşanyüreği olive oil is a food, not a medicine or a treatment for disease. Our laboratory results describe its natural composition. For individual dietary or medical advice, consult a qualified healthcare professional.

What if I have dietary sensitivities?

Our oil has a distinctive bitter and peppery character. If you have a digestive condition or dietary sensitivity, seek individual advice from your healthcare professional.

What about individual dietary needs during pregnancy?

For advice specific to pregnancy or other individual dietary needs, consult your doctor or dietitian.

Can it be used to treat cholesterol?

We do not present our olive oil as a treatment for cholesterol or any medical condition. Follow your healthcare professional’s advice on dietary choices.

Can I use it in everyday meals?

Yes. Enjoy it with bread, salads, meze and vegetables, or as a finishing oil. Choose quantities that suit your individual dietary needs.

What does 496.30 mg/kg total phenolics mean?

The November 11, 2025 laboratory report measured 496.30 mg/kg total phenolics in the tested sample. This is compositional information, not evidence that the product treats or prevents disease.

What does 279 mg/kg oleocanthal mean?

This is the oleocanthal content measured in the published laboratory analysis. Oleocanthal contributes to olive oil’s peppery finish. The result is not a medical or therapeutic claim.

What is oleocanthal?

Oleocanthal is a naturally occurring phenolic compound associated with the peppery sensation at the back of the throat. Our published laboratory result is 279 mg/kg.

Why do phenolic compounds matter?

Phenolic compounds contribute to olive oil’s sensory character, including bitterness and pungency. Our published analysis reports 496.30 mg/kg total phenolics.

What natural compounds are measured?

Our laboratory reports include measurements of phenolic compounds naturally present in olive oil. The November 11, 2025 report measured 496.30 mg/kg total phenolics.

Is it a treatment for heart conditions?

No. Our olive oil is a food and is not presented as a treatment for heart conditions. Consult your healthcare professional about dietary choices specific to your health.

Where can I find composition and nutrition information?

Consult our laboratory reports and the nutrition information on the product packaging for details about its composition.

What are the natural components of your olive oil?

Tavşanyüreği is extra virgin olive oil, cold extracted at 23°C (73.4°F) from early-harvest olives. Its natural phenolic compounds contribute to its flavor. It is a food, not a medicine.

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.

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.

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.

What does Tavşanyüreği taste like?

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

Is the oil bitter?

A balanced bitterness is part of its early-harvest character, alongside green fruit notes and a peppery finish.

Why does it have a peppery finish?

The peppery sensation is associated with the oil’s naturally occurring phenolic compounds and early-harvest character.

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.

Why extract at 23°C (73.4°F)?

Low-temperature mechanical extraction helps preserve the olives’ natural aromatic and sensory character.

When are the olives harvested?

We harvest early in the season to capture green fruit, fresh olive and herbal notes, with balanced bitterness and a peppery finish.

Where can I check the ingredients?

Our product is extra virgin olive oil. Check the current packaging for its ingredient and storage information.

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 do phenolics affect olive oil?

Phenolic compounds contribute to the oil’s natural sensory profile, particularly bitterness and pungency.

What does 496.30 mg/kg total phenolics mean?

The November 11, 2025 laboratory report measured 496.30 mg/kg total phenolics in the tested sample. This is compositional information, not evidence that the product treats or prevents disease.

How should I interpret the oleocanthal result?

The result of 279 mg/kg describes the tested sample. Read it alongside the full laboratory report for context.

Can I use it as part of everyday cooking?

Extra virgin olive oil can be used in a varied diet, with salads, vegetables, meze and other everyday dishes.

What gives the oil its distinctive character?

Natural phenolic compounds contribute to its aroma, bitterness and peppery finish. Our laboratory reports describe this composition and do not establish a medical benefit.

Can olive oil replace medicine?

No. Tavşanyüreği olive oil is a food, not a medicine or a treatment for disease. Our laboratory results describe its natural composition. For individual dietary or medical advice, consult a qualified healthcare professional.

Is bitterness part of the flavor?

A balanced bitterness is part of its early-harvest character, alongside green fruit notes and a 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 enjoy it with breakfast?

Yes. Try it with fresh bread to appreciate its green fruit, fresh olive and herbal notes.

Can I use it in salads?

Yes. Drizzle it over tomatoes, arugula, seasonal vegetables or cheese salads.

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.

Is it intended for frying?

We suggest enjoying this early-harvest oil as a finishing oil, with bread, salads or meze, to appreciate its distinctive aroma. High-temperature cooking changes that aromatic character.

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.

Who is the 500 mL bottle for?

The 500 mL (16.9 US fl oz) bottle is a practical choice for regular use in salads, meze and everyday meals.

Who is the 250 mL bottle for?

The 250 mL (8.45 US fl oz) bottle is a convenient introduction to our olive oil and a thoughtful gift.

How should I store the oil?

Keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool place away from direct light, heat and strong odors. Refrigeration is not necessary.

Should I refrigerate olive oil?

A cool, dark place is best. Refrigeration may cause cloudiness or solidification, which can reverse as the oil warms. It does not by itself indicate spoilage.

Why protect the oil from sunlight?

Light can affect olive oil’s quality and aroma over time. Store it away from direct sunlight and heat.

How should I store an opened bottle?

Close the cap tightly after each use and keep the bottle in a cool place away from direct sunlight. Limit unnecessary exposure to air.

Which destinations do you serve?

Please contact our team for current destination availability and shipping information.

When will my order ship?

Dispatch timing depends on the product and destination. Please contact our team for the current schedule before ordering.

How can I track my order?

When tracking information is available, it will be shared using the contact details provided with your order. You can also contact our team for assistance.

How are the bottles protected in transit?

We pack our products carefully, with protective packaging for glass bottles to reduce the risk of damage in transit.

What should I do if my order arrives damaged?

Take photos of the packaging and product if possible, and contact our team promptly with your order details.

How can I order?

Explore the collection and choose your preferred size. For U.S. availability and delivery details, contact our team before placing an order.

What products 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.

Do you accept wholesale inquiries?

Yes. Restaurants, hotels, cafés, specialty stores and other businesses can contact us to discuss wholesale availability and terms.

What is a distinctive gift from Antalya?

Our Tavşan Yüreği olive oil brings a taste of Antalya’s local olive heritage to food lovers.

Do you offer corporate gifts?

Our two-bottle 250 mL gift set is an option for corporate gifting. Contact us to discuss quantities and availability.

What is the idea behind Tavşanyüreği?

We bring Antalya’s Tavşan Yüreği olive heritage to the table through early harvesting, cold extraction and careful production.

Why choose Tavşanyüreği?

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.

What makes it a premium olive oil?

A distinctive local olive variety, early harvest, cold extraction at 23°C (73.4°F), small-scale production and published laboratory reports define our approach.

Where can I buy your olive oil?

Explore the collection and choose your preferred size. For U.S. availability and delivery details, contact our team before placing an order.