Is extra vierge olijfolie gezond?

Extra vierge olijfolie past goed binnen een gezond voedingspatroon. EVOO is uitgebreid onderzocht, vooral binnen mediterrane voeding. Het sterkste bewijs gaat over hart en bloedvaten, polyfenolen en bescherming tegen oxidatie.

Is olijfolie een medicijn?

Nee. Olijfolie hoort thuis in de keuken, niet in het medicijnkastje. Zie extra vierge olijfolie als onderdeel van je dagelijkse eetpatroon.

Wat zijn polyfenolen in olijfolie?

Polyfenolen zijn natuurlijke stoffen die de olijfboom aanmaakt. Ze dragen bij aan bitterheid, scherpte en antioxidatieve eigenschappen van extra vierge olijfolie. Bekende olijfoliepolyfenolen zijn hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol, oleuropeïne, oleaceïne en oleocanthal.

Waarom prikt goede olijfolie soms in de keel?

Die prikkel komt onder andere door oleocanthal. Dat is een fenolische stof die vooral in goede extra vierge olijfolie voorkomt. De keelprikkel is interessant, maar geen officiële kwaliteitsgarantie op zichzelf.

Mag je gezondheidsclaims maken over olijfolie?

In de Europese Unie mag één specifieke gezondheidsclaim worden gebruikt voor olijfoliepolyfenolen, onder voorwaarden. De claim gaat over bescherming van bloedlipiden tegen oxidatieve stress en geldt alleen als de olie voldoende hydroxytyrosol en derivaten bevat.

Is olijfolie met veel polyfenolen altijd beter?

Niet altijd. Voor sommige mensen is een krachtige, peperige olie aantrekkelijk. Voor dagelijks breed gebruik kan een mildere olie juist prettiger zijn. Polyfenolen zijn belangrijk, maar smaak, versheid, herkomst, toepassing en opslag tellen ook mee.

Buy NYIOOC Gold Award olive oil in the Netherlands

The Olive Label sells extra virgin olive oil from Cultũra and Dentri Blend, both awarded a Gold Award at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition. These oils are available from stock and shipped from the Netherlands.

Are you looking for award-winning, internationally recognized extra virgin olive oil? On this page, you will find the NYIOOC Gold Award-winning olive oils available at The Olive Label.

Gold Awards 2026

What is the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition?

The NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition is one of the most renowned international quality competitions for extra virgin olive oil. Annually, over 1,000 entries from more than 30 countries are judged.

A Gold Award is therefore a strong international recognition of quality and craftsmanship. The oil is evaluated by a professional tasting panel of experienced olive oil tasters on technical quality, balance, and sensory properties. For customers, this is particularly useful as an additional confirmation alongside origin, producer, harvest, analytical data, and flavor profile.

Award-winning olive oil at The Olive Label

Cultũra extra virgin olive oil

Cultũra is an extra virgin olive oil from Arcadia, Greece. This organic olive oil has been awarded a Gold Award at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition. Cultũra has 616 mg/kg of total measured polyphenols and meets the European health claim for olive oil polyphenols with 8 mg per 20 grams. With only 400 bottles per year, Cultũra is produced in limited quantities, and each bottle is hand-numbered.

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Dentri Blend extra virgin olive oil

Dentri Blend originates from the region of Ancient Olympia in Greece. Dentri Blend has been awarded a Gold Award at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition. This organic extra virgin olive oil contains 1100 mg/kg of polyphenols and meets the European health claim for olive oil polyphenols with 22 mg of polyphenols per 20 grams. With a production of 520 bottles per year, the Blend is produced in limited quantities, and each bottle is hand-numbered.

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Why buy award-winning olive oil?

An international award does not automatically make an olive oil suitable for every kitchen or every taste. However, an award such as a NYIOOC Gold Award helps to quickly identify that an oil has been seriously judged. Especially with extra virgin olive oil, this is relevant because quality is not only about taste but also about freshness, origin, processing, and careful storage.

At The Olive Label, we therefore do not only look at awards. We also pay attention to the producer, harvest, polyphenols, olive varieties, packaging, taste profile, and practical applicability in the kitchen.

Ordering from The Olive Label

The Olive Label is a Dutch online specialty store for extra virgin olive oil. We stock in the Netherlands and ship directly from the Netherlands. Cultũra, Dentri, Oilala, and Olithea have officially designated The Olive Label as the Dutch sales point for their NYIOOC Gold Award-winning extra virgin olive oil. Our webshop thus serves as the authorized online outlet for these award-winning brands in the Netherlands and Belgium region.

Questions about availability, delivery, or origin? Please contact us at info@theolivelabel.shop.

Frequently asked questions

Can I buy NYIOOC Gold Award olive oil in the Netherlands?

Yes. At The Olive Label, selected NYIOOC Gold Award-winning extra virgin olive oils are available, including Cultũra and Dentri Blend from Greece. The oils are shipped from the Netherlands.

Is a NYIOOC Gold Award a guarantee that I will like the olive oil?

No. An award indicates quality and evaluation by a professional panel, but taste remains personal. Therefore, also choose based on taste profile, intensity, use, and origin.

Are Cultũra and Dentri Blend the same oils as the award-winning NYIOOC entries?

The Olive Label sells the Cultũra and Dentri Blend extra virgin olive oils that have been submitted by the producers as award-winning oils. Always check the product page for the current harvest, content, and availability.

Does The Olive Label ship from the Netherlands?

Yes. The Olive Label maintains stock in the Netherlands and ships orders directly from the Netherlands.

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