Isn't Holiston too intense in flavor?
Everyone has their own taste, but Holiston is more medium than intense. It is green, slightly bitter and peppery. That is characteristic of this type of oil.
Why does Holiston sting my throat?
That tingle is normal. It is mainly caused by the natural polyphenol oleocanthal in the oil. In a high-phenolic olive oil like Holiston, this is actually part of its quality and taste.
Do you need to consume this olive oil purely for its health benefits?
No. There is no scientific evidence that a spoon or two of olive oil on an empty stomach would be better than using olive oil as part of your normal diet. More on this in Health and extra virgin olive oil.
Most people simply use it with food. For example, over vegetables, salad, soup, bread, fish, pasta or legumes. That is often much tastier, and the fat-soluble vitamins from, for example, vegetables are then absorbed much better.
How much Holiston do you need per day for the health claim?
The official EU health claim is based on 20 grams of olive oil per day. That is about two tablespoons. Holiston contains 23.94 mg of olive oil polyphenols per 20 grams, which is well above the legal minimum.
Can I bake and fry with Holiston?
Yes. Holiston is suitable for both cold and hot use. The high polyphenol content is actually an advantage for normal hot use, because polyphenols contribute to the stability of the oil.
But Holiston is unfiltered, isn't it?
That's right, but after pressing, the olive oil has rested in special tanks for a number of weeks. As a result, natural particles have settled to the bottom and the oil has been siphoned off clear. That makes it different from a young, cloudy unfiltered olive oil.
Is Holiston cloudy because it is unfiltered?
No, not necessarily. Holiston is unfiltered, but the oil has rested for several weeks in special tanks. This allowed heavier particles to settle naturally. Unfiltered here therefore does not automatically mean cloudy.
Is Holiston organic?
No. Or is it? Holiston is not officially organically certified as olive oil. The olive groves and processing are organically certified, but for an official organic designation, bottling and packaging must also be certified. That last step has not yet been completed.
However, Holiston is independently tested annually for pesticide residues. No residues were found in the most recent TÜV Austria test for 613 pesticides and other substances. So could you say yes? For now, we'll stick to no.
For whom is Holiston especially suitable?
For people who consciously choose a powerful, green extra virgin olive oil with many polyphenols. Not as a neutral cooking oil, but as a distinct oil at the table.
Do you need to consume this olive oil purely for its health benefits?
No. There is no scientific evidence that a spoon or two of olive oil on an empty stomach would be better than using olive oil as part of your normal diet.
In fact, EVOO belongs with food!
If you use olive oil with your meal, you also benefit from the role olive oil plays in nutrition. For more on this, see our page on health and extra virgin olive oil.
