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Gaea • Greece (Crete)

Gaea Fresh Early Harvest Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Best Culinary Use:High-Heat Cooking & Raw Finishing
Est. TrustA+91/100
Estimated Trust Score
High Provenance & Packaging Score

Weighted across single-origin integrity, cultivar chemistry, packaging protection & FDA customs record.

Data Confidence Score65% • Med Confidence
Medium Confidence: Origin, packaging, and retail pricing verified; cultivar/harvest pending physical label & CDR bench check.
Provenance & Cultivar EvaluationVerified Label & Chemistry Profile

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

This bottle is rated on its verified origin transparency, Koroneiki 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.

Retail Price & Size Comparison

Where to Buy Gaea Fresh Early Harvest Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Store / RetailerBottle SizeShelf PriceUnit Price ($/L)Last VerifiedStore Link
Olive Oil Lovers500 mL (16.9 fl oz)$21.95$43.90/L2026-11-06Browse Olive Oil Lovers
Sprouts500 mL (16.9 fl oz)$19.99$39.98/L2026-11-06Browse Sprouts
Geographic Traceability & Sensory Notes

Origin, Harvest & Sensory Profile

Single-Origin
Origin Country
Greece
Region / Mill Zone
Crete
Harvest Campaign
Check Bottle Label
Sensory Intensity
Medium
Olive Variety & Cooking Profile

Cultivar Fatty-Acid & Thermal Chemistry

Cultivar Encyclopedia
Declared Olive Cultivar(s)
Koroneiki
HIGH (300–500 mg/kg)
Oleic Acid (MUFA)
74.8%
Linoleic (PUFA)
8.4%
Oleic : Linoleic
8.9 : 1
Thermal Score
94/100
Expected Shelf Life
22 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

All FDA Logs →
Zero Brand-Level FDA Import Refusals Matched

No US FDA OASIS customs import refusals were matched directly to Gaea. Origin country (Greece) logged 5 industry-wide port refusals in the 5-year OASIS dataset.

Editorial Quality Audit • Pros & Cons

Gaea Fresh Early Harvest Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil Strengths & Limitations

Positive Quality Signals (Pros)
  • ✓Single-origin traceability from Greece (Crete)
  • ✓UV-protective Dark Glass packaging helps preserve polyphenols and prevent photo-oxidation
  • ✓Disclosed olive cultivar (Koroneiki) with 74.8% monounsaturated oleic acid
  • ✓Clean US FDA OASIS customs record with zero brand-level port refusals
Watchouts & Label Gaps (Cons)
  • •Specific harvest campaign date is not listed on online retailer product pages
Verified Bottle Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gaea Fresh Early Harvest Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil single-origin or a multi-country blend?

Gaea Fresh Early Harvest Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a single-origin extra virgin olive oil sourced from Greece (Crete).

What olive cultivars and polyphenol levels does Gaea Fresh Early Harvest Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil have?

Gaea Fresh Early Harvest Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil is pressed from Koroneiki olives (Monovarietal). Cultivated Koroneiki olives typically average 74.8% 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 Gaea Fresh Early Harvest Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil packaged and does it protect against UV oxidation?

Gaea Fresh Early Harvest Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil is packaged in Dark Glass. Dark Glass blocks damaging UV light on supermarket shelves, helping preserve chlorophyll and antioxidant polyphenols. Harvest campaign status: Check Bottle Label.

What is the Trust Score and Verdict for Gaea Fresh Early Harvest Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil?

Gaea Fresh Early Harvest Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil earns an Estimated Trust Score of 91/100 (Grade A+ — High Provenance & Packaging Score) with a Data Confidence Score of 65% (Medium Confidence: Origin, packaging, and retail pricing verified; cultivar/harvest pending physical label & CDR bench check.). Verified Greece olive oil (Koroneiki) trusted for both cooking and finishing.

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