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Most olive oil brands talk about being "healthy," but very few show you lab results to back it up. At Papa Vince, transparency is part of who we are — that's why every harvest is tested, so you know exactly what's inside your bottle.
Quick Answer: 10.29 mg per 20 g
Our latest lab results confirm that Papa Vince Extra Virgin Olive Oil provides 10.29 mg of hydroxytyrosol and tyrosol derivatives per 20 g serving.
For reference, independent European research has observed benefits beginning at 5 mg per 20 g of olive oil.
Hydroxytyrosol content per 20g serving
For reference: European Union Regulation
What That Means in Real Life
Numbers on a certificate don't mean much unless you translate them to the kitchen. Here's how it works:
- Papa Vince EVOO provides 10.29 mg of hydroxytyrosol and derivatives per 20 g serving. For reference, the EFSA scientific benchmark is 5 mg per 20 g.
- With many other oils, you'd need closer to 2 tablespoons daily to get the same amount of hydroxytyrosol.
That's a big difference — and it shows why choosing a lab-tested olive oil matters.
Why We Focus on Hydroxytyrosol (Not Buzzwords)
Polyphenols have become a trendy marketing word. But "polyphenol content" is often vague and not consistently measured. Hydroxytyrosol (HT), on the other hand, is one of the best-researched and most stable polyphenols in olive oil. By testing specifically for HT, we give you a precise, reliable number instead of hype.
Learn more about hydroxytyrosol
How the Lab Tests Are Done (and Why It Matters)
Each harvest is analyzed using HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography) — a scientific method for measuring phenolic compounds. This ensures the number we publish can be trusted, not just estimated. See our latest certificate here →
But here's the key difference: not every producer shares their lab tests. Some brands highlight vague "polyphenol" numbers without specifying hydroxytyrosol, and others don't publish lab results at all.
We've written before about this problem in our Moroccan olive oil blog. It shows how often producers claim "highest polyphenols" without backing it up with transparent certificates.
That's why we make our lab results public — so you can see the exact number, not marketing hype. And just as importantly, our Moroccan olive oil blog links back here, so readers can compare what "lab-tested" looks like in practice.
See the Certificate Yourself
We don't expect you to take our word for it. You can view the current harvest's Certificate of Analysis on our website. It shows the exact hydroxytyrosol content measured by the lab.
👉 View Certificate of Analysis
Disclaimer
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual results may vary. Findings cited come from independent research and do not guarantee the same results with our product.
