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How This Bottle Is Rated: Provenance, Cultivar & Freshness Analysis

This bottle is rated on its verified origin transparency, Biancolilla, Moresca olive variety fatty-acid and antioxidant profile, light-protective packaging (Dark Glass), and US FDA customs inspection history. Independent chemical lab testing (measuring Free Fatty Acidity, Peroxide Value, and Total Polyphenols) is added as bottles complete bench verification.

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Retail Price & Size Comparison

Where to Buy Frantoi Cutrera Frescolio Novello

Store / Retailer	Bottle Size	Shelf Price	Unit Price ($/L)	Last Verified	Store Link
Olive Oil Lovers	500 mL (16.9 fl oz)	$44.00	$88.00/L	2026-11-06	Buy / View at Store

Geographic Traceability & Sensory Notes

Origin, Harvest & Sensory Profile

Single-Origin

Origin Country

Italy

Region / Mill Zone

Sicily

Harvest Campaign

2025/2026

Sensory Intensity

Balanced

Olive Variety & Cooking Profile

Cultivar Fatty-Acid & Thermal Chemistry

Cultivar Encyclopedia

Declared Olive Cultivar(s)

Biancolilla, Moresca

HIGH (300–500 mg/kg)

Oleic Acid (MUFA)

75%

Linoleic (PUFA)

Oleic : Linoleic

12.5 : 1

Thermal Score

85/100

Expected Shelf Life

20 mos

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tbsp (15 mL / 14g)

Calories120

Total Fat14g

Saturated Fat2g

Trans Fat0g

Polyunsaturated Fat (PUFA)1.5g

Monounsaturated Fat (MUFA)10g

Sodium0mg

Total Carbohydrate0g

Protein0g

Declared Ingredients

100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil

US FDA OASIS Customs Enforcement

FDA Import Refusal Check

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Zero Brand-Level FDA Import Refusals Matched

No US FDA OASIS customs import refusals were matched directly to Frantoi Cutrera.

Matched Customs Detention Entries (6)

Frantoi Cutrera26-Jan-15

LACKS N/C-321: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(e)(2) of the FD&C Act in that the food is in package form and the label fails to bear an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count in accordance with Section 403(e)(2) of the FD&C Act. (403(e)(2), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING) | NUTRIT LBL-482: The article is subject to (Detroit District)

Frantoi Cutrera26-Jan-15

Frantoi Cutrera18-May-15

PESTICIDE2-3721: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be adulterated because it contains a pesticide chemical, which is in violation of section 402(a)(2)(B). Contains: (402(a)(2)(B); 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION) (New England District (Boston))

Editorial Quality Audit • Pros & Cons

Frantoi Cutrera Frescolio Novello Strengths & Limitations

Positive Quality Signals (Pros)

✓Single-origin traceability from Italy (Sicily)
✓UV-protective Dark Glass packaging helps preserve polyphenols and prevent photo-oxidation
✓Disclosed olive cultivar (Biancolilla, Moresca) with 75% monounsaturated oleic acid
✓Clean US FDA OASIS customs record with zero brand-level port refusals

Watchouts & Label Gaps (Cons)

•Evaluated via Pre-Lab Trust Score provenance & cultivar chemistry model pending direct batch CDR OxiTester assay

Verified Bottle Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frantoi Cutrera Frescolio Novello single-origin or a multi-country blend?

Frantoi Cutrera Frescolio Novello is a single-origin extra virgin olive oil sourced from Italy (Sicily).

What olive cultivars and polyphenol levels does Frantoi Cutrera Frescolio Novello have?

Frantoi Cutrera Frescolio Novello is pressed from Biancolilla, Moresca olives (Disclosed). Cultivated Biancolilla, Moresca olives typically average 75% monounsaturated oleic acid. Exact total polyphenols (mg/kg) vary by harvest date and olive cultivar and are published once the bottle completes CDR FoodLab® bench testing.

How is Frantoi Cutrera Frescolio Novello packaged and does it protect against UV oxidation?

Frantoi Cutrera Frescolio Novello is packaged in Dark Glass. Dark Glass blocks damaging UV light on supermarket shelves, helping preserve chlorophyll and antioxidant polyphenols. Harvest campaign status: 2025/2026.

What is the Trust Score and Verdict for Frantoi Cutrera Frescolio Novello?

Frantoi Cutrera Frescolio Novello earns an Estimated Trust Score of 95/100 (Grade A+ — High Provenance & Packaging Score) with a Data Confidence Score of 95% (High Confidence: Origin, packaging, cultivar, harvest/lab status, and retail price/volume are verified.). An ultra-fresh Italy extra virgin olive oil pressed from Biancolilla, Moresca olives.