Creta Eleon Organic | The most important facts

These data should not be viewed in isolation.

It is the combination of:

• origin
• olive variety
• organic certification
• sensory profile
• classic quality parameters
• phenol analysis
• and practical container size

that makes the product interesting.

Chania on Crete | The origin of Creta Eleon Organic

Creta Eleon Organic comes from:

Chania in the west of the Greek island of Crete.

Crete has a thousands-year-old connection to olive cultivation and is one of the formative regions of Greek olive oil culture.

However, the name Crete alone is not enough to evaluate a specific olive oil.

Additional decisive factors are:

• olive variety
• health of the fruit
• degree of ripeness
• harvest
• processing
• storage
• sensory profile
• chemical quality parameters

Origin becomes particularly valuable when it is linked to concrete product data.

That is precisely why the analyses for Creta Eleon are an important addition to the statement:

Chania, Crete.

Psaroudakis family | Personal contact since 2014

Behind Creta Eleon is the Psaroudakis family on Crete.

I have known the family personally since:

2014.

For me, this contact is important.

Because a premium olive oil does not consist only of:

• a brand name
• packaging
• and a laboratory number

I want to be able to understand as much as possible:

Who is behind the product?

Where do the olives come from?

Which variety is being processed?

What product quality is currently available?

This long-standing personal connection is therefore a special part of Creta Eleon at Green Agora.

It does not replace laboratory analysis, but it creates origin and a relationship behind the product.

Koroneiki | The olive variety behind Creta Eleon

Creta Eleon Organic is produced from:

Koroneiki.

Koroneiki is one of the most important Greek olive varieties.

It is particularly widespread on Crete and the Peloponnese.

Koroneiki can produce high-quality extra virgin olive oils with:

• a fruity character
• varying degrees of bitterness
• varying degrees of pungency
• and variety-typical aromas

It is important to note:

Koroneiki does not automatically have a specific polyphenol value.

The result is additionally influenced by:

• degree of ripeness
• climate
• location
• harvest year
• processing
• storage

Therefore, a current product-specific analysis value is more meaningful than a blanket statement about the variety.

How does Creta Eleon Organic taste?

Creta Eleon Organic is currently described as:

mild, fruity, and gentle.

The impressions described include:

• fresh herbs
• fine olive notes
• a balanced fruitiness

Thus, Creta Eleon has a different role than some particularly intense Green Agora early harvests.

A Pamako Gold, for example, is experienced much more through:

• intense bitterness
• distinct pungency
• exceptionally high phenol values

Creta Eleon, on the other hand, is particularly interesting when a customer is looking for:

an accessible, versatile Koroneiki for everyday cooking.

This is not a lower quality level.

It is a different sensory profile and a different intended use.

596 mg total polyphenols per kg | A strong current analysis value

Creta Eleon Organic currently has:

596 mg of analyzed total polyphenols per kg.

This is a clearly pronounced current phenol value.

There is no need to downplay this value.

It shows that, in addition to its role as a practical kitchen oil, Creta Eleon is also analytically interesting.

At the same time, the following applies:

Total polyphenols are an analytical product characteristic and not a complete quality ranking.

Overall quality additionally includes:

• chemical quality parameters
• sensory profile
• freshness
• processing
• storage
• origin

The analytical method used must also be taken into account when comparing different values.

Polyphenols in olive oil | Taste, analysis values, and EU Health Claim

596 mg does not automatically mean extreme bitterness and pungency

The total polyphenol value alone does not determine how an olive oil is perceived in the mouth.

What is also decisive is:

which phenolic compounds are contained in what concentration.

Added to this are:

• olive variety
• degree of ripeness
• aroma profile
• individual perception

Therefore, the equation:

596 mg automatically means very pungent

would be too simple.

Laboratory analysis and sensory evaluation answer different questions.

Oleocanthal | Currently 165 mg per kg

For Creta Eleon Organic, the following is currently reported:

165 mg oleocanthal per kg.

Oleocanthal is one of the characteristic phenolic compounds of extra virgin olive oils.

In terms of sensory experience, the compound is particularly interesting because it is associated with the typical:

peppery sensation in the throat.

The value is therefore an interesting additional piece of information about the phenol profile.

However, it does not mean:

165 mg of oleocanthal is a medicinal dosage.

And it also does not mean:

The more oleocanthal, the better the entire olive oil is automatically.

Oleacein | Currently 83 mg per kg according to the available analysis

The currently available analysis also shows:

83 mg oleacein per kg.

Oleacein is also one of the characteristic phenolic compounds of extra virgin olive oils.

It is precisely the separate consideration of:

• total polyphenols
• oleocanthal
• oleacein

that shows why a detailed analysis can be more informative than a single large total figure.

A phenol profile tells more than just the sum.

Current chemical quality values of Creta Eleon Organic

In addition to the phenolic compounds, classic quality parameters are available.

The current values mentioned for these parameters lie within the European limits for extra virgin olive oil.

However, it is particularly important that:

these five figures alone do not determine the complete legal classification.

For extra virgin olive oil, further criteria apply:

• quality parameters
• purity parameters
• identity parameters
• sensory requirements

Among other things:

• the median of sensory defects must be 0
• fruitiness must be present

A complete quality picture is created from multiple tests.

0.30 percent free acidity | A clearly positive value

The current analysis shows:

0.30 percent free acidity.

The European upper limit for extra virgin olive oil is:

0.80 percent.

Creta Eleon is therefore well within the limit for this parameter.

This is a clearly positive analytical finding.

Nevertheless, the following statement would be too simple:

0.30 percent is automatically better than every olive oil with 0.40 percent.

Quality includes other chemical parameters and sensory evaluation.

Furthermore, one cannot:

taste the chemical acidity.

Free acidity is not the same as a sour taste in lemon or vinegar.

Peroxide value and UV values | Why several figures belong together

The current peroxide value of Creta Eleon is:

8.5 meq oxygen per kg.

Added to this are:

• K232 of 1.84
• K268 of 0.15
• Delta K of 0.00

These parameters provide additional information about the chemical condition of an olive oil.

Precisely for this reason, quality should not be defined solely by the acidity level.

A good laboratory report considers several parameters together.

Current residue analysis | What does less than 0.01 mg per kg mean?

In the current residue analysis, the results for the pesticide residues tested were below the stated analytical limit of:

0.01 mg per kg.

This is interesting and positive product-specific laboratory information.

However, the scientifically accurate statement is not:

Absolutely no pesticides can be present in this olive oil.

A residue analysis examines:

• defined substances
• using defined methods
• and defined detection or quantification limits

Therefore, we communicate precisely:

For the pesticide residues examined in this analysis, the results were below the specified analytical limit of 0.01 mg per kg.

That is strong enough.

An absolute zero statement, by contrast, would not be analytically sound.

Organic certification and residue analysis | Two strong, yet different pieces of information

Creta Eleon is currently offered as:

Organically certified olive oil.

Additionally, the described residue analysis is available.

Both should be considered separately.

Organic certification

Organic certification describes compliance with applicable rules for:

• organic production
• processing
• inspection
• labeling

Residue analysis

The residue analysis tests a specific sample for defined substances.

Organic is therefore not the same as a laboratory result with exactly zero measured residues.

Conversely, a specific residue analysis can provide additional interesting information that goes beyond pure organic certification.

Green Agora and Organic | DE-ÖKO-007

Green Agora is subject to organic inspection:

DE-ÖKO-007.

Creta Eleon Organic is offered as a correspondingly certified organic product.

The distinction remains important:

The organic inspection of Green Agora does not automatically mean that every product in the entire range is organically certified.

For every specific product, the respective labeling is decisive.

Unsaturated fatty acids | A strong positive characteristic of Creta Eleon

The currently published nutritional declaration for Creta Eleon Organic lists per 100 ml:

• 91.6 g fat
• 12.8 g saturated fatty acids
• 70.5 g monounsaturated fatty acids
• 8.3 g polyunsaturated fatty acids

This means a total of:

78.8 g

consists of mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

This corresponds to a very high proportion within the fat profile.

This is precisely where olive oil possesses a particularly well-documented and legally clearly regulated positive nutritional aspect.

The authorized EU claim regarding unsaturated fatty acids and oleic acid

For foods that meet the legal requirements for a high content of unsaturated fatty acids, the following statement is permitted:

“Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats in the diet contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. Oleic acid is an unsaturated fat.”

The requirement for the claim:

high in unsaturated fatty acids

is, among other things, that at least:

70 percent of the fatty acids contained must be derived from unsaturated fatty acids.

In addition, the unsaturated fatty acids must provide more than:

20 percent of the energy

of the food.

According to the currently published nutritional declaration, Creta Eleon is significantly above the required fatty acid quota.

Thus, in addition to its sensory and analytical properties, the product also has a clearly regulated positive nutritional level.

Creta Eleon and the EU health claim for olive oil polyphenols

For suitable olive oils, the following health-related claim is permitted in the European Union:

“Olive oil polyphenols contribute to the protection of blood lipids from oxidative stress.”

The claim may only be used for an olive oil that contains at least:

5 mg of hydroxytyrosol and its derivatives (e.g., oleuropein complex and tyrosol) per 20 g of olive oil.

Additionally, consumers must be informed that the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of:

20 g of olive oil.

It is important to note, however: The current total polyphenol value of 596 mg per kg alone does not prove this product-specific requirement.

For this, an appropriate analysis must specifically measure the relevant compounds.

Why 596 mg does not automatically mean 11.92 mg for the EU claim

Mathematically,:

596 mg of total polyphenols per kg

with 20 g of olive oil equals:

11.92 mg of the sum of substances declared as total polyphenols.

This calculation is mathematically correct.

However, it does not answer the legal claim question.

The European health claim requires:

hydroxytyrosol and its derivatives.

It does not simply require:

any 5 mg of total polyphenols.

Therefore, one may not automatically conclude from:

596 mg of total polyphenols per kg

that:

Creta Eleon contains 11.92 mg of claim-relevant hydroxytyrosol derivatives per 20 g.

For the legal use of the claim, the specific claim-relevant analysis is decisive.

EU Health Claim for Olive Oil | Requirements and Laboratory Testing

20 g daily | Not a general consumption recommendation

The figure:

20 g of olive oil per day

is often presented as a general daily recommendation.

That is not how I would formulate it.

The 20 g is part of the conditions for the authorized EU health claim for olive oil polyphenols.

It is not a general medical dosage for everyone.

Olive oil is a food and is also energy-dense.

The amount used should therefore fit into the total diet and individual energy needs.

Anyone who uses olive oil regularly can naturally include it as part of normal meals.

There is no obligation to drink 20 g in the morning or straight.

Creta Eleon Organic for daily cooking

To me, one of the greatest strengths of Creta Eleon lies in its practical versatility.

The olive oil is suitable, for example, for:

• salads
• Mediterranean vegetables
• legumes
• fish
• meat dishes
• pasta
• soups
• marinades
• bread
• baking
• frying
• other hot kitchen applications

Extra virgin olive oil is not exclusively an oil for cold dishes.

A versatile Koroneiki, in particular, can take on very different tasks in a Mediterranean-style kitchen.

Can Creta Eleon Organic be used for frying?

Yes.

Extra virgin olive oil can be used for numerous applications in the hot kitchen.

Olive oil typically has a high proportion of monounsaturated fatty acids.

This is also clearly visible in the currently published nutritional declaration for Creta Eleon.

As with any cooking oil, the rule applies:

Unnecessary overheating and heavy smoking should be avoided.

Those who wish to experience the most intense aromas and sensitive phenolic compounds as fully as possible can also use a portion of the olive oil:

as a finish after cooking.

This way, you can combine hot cooking with fresh olive oil aroma.

Creta Eleon Organic 3 liter | For regular consumption

The 3-liter canister is particularly interesting to me for households that:

• cook regularly with olive oil
• consume more than individual 500 ml bottles
• but would not use up 5 liters quickly enough

For many households, 3 liters can therefore be a very good middle ground.

You get a larger kitchen container without automatically having to go for the maximum available size.

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Creta Eleon Organic 5 liter | For high consumption

The 5-liter canister is particularly interesting if the household:

really uses a lot of olive oil.

This can be the case, for example, with:

• larger families
• very olive oil-rich Mediterranean cuisine
• regular preparation of larger quantities
• professional kitchens with corresponding consumption

A 5-liter canister is sensible if the quantity is actually used up.

It should not be bought just because the price per liter is more attractive.

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3 or 5 liters | Which size fits better?

The best container size is not the one with the lowest price per liter.

The best container size is the one that fits your actual consumption.

Why large containers can make sense for olive oil

Larger containers have an obvious practical advantage:

You have enough olive oil available for your daily kitchen needs.

This is particularly interesting for people who use olive oil regularly for:

• salads
• vegetables
• legumes
• fish
• pan dishes
• oven dishes

A larger container also prevents the need for constant new small bottles.

But:

The size must fit the consumption.

Olive oil does not improve with long storage.

Metal canister | Very good light protection

A suitable metal canister has a clear advantage:

The olive oil is very well protected from direct light exposure.

Light is one of the factors that can accelerate oxidative changes.

A metal container can therefore be very sensible packaging for larger quantities.

However, the canister does not solve every storage problem.

After opening, the following remain relevant:

• oxygen
• temperature
• storage duration
• proper closing

Storing large canisters properly

Creta Eleon should also be stored:

• protected from light
• not unnecessarily warm
• and well closed

An unfavorable place would be, for example:

• directly next to the stove
• directly next to the oven
• on or near a heater
• in direct sunlight

A suitable place is often:

a dark and rather cool pantry area.

Storing olive oil correctly | Protecting polyphenols, taste, and freshness

How quickly should a 3 or 5 liter canister be used?

There is no serious, rigid rule such as:

A 5-liter canister must be empty after exactly 60 or 90 days.

How quickly an opened olive oil changes depends, among other things, on:

• initial quality
• fatty acid profile
• phenolic profile
• packaging
• temperature
• light
• oxygen contact
• storage duration

For purchasing, actual household consumption is therefore more important than a rigid deadline.

Those who only use a little olive oil should not automatically buy 5 liters.

Creta Eleon and particularly intense premium olive oils | Different tasks

At Green Agora, we often see that customers consciously use different olive oils for different purposes.

For example:

Pamako Gold or Pamako Silver

for a particularly intense, pure enjoyment.

Or:

Kouros of Zeus

for a characterful varietal comparison.

In parallel, Creta Eleon is used in larger containers for:

regular cooking

usage.

To me, this is often more sensible than the idea that a single olive oil must be the best for every situation.

A household can consciously use different olive oils for different tasks.

Creta Eleon is not just a cheap, large canister

With large containers, people often look first at:

the price per liter.

That is understandable.

But with Creta Eleon, I find something else just as important.

The customer doesn't just get:

3 or 5 liters of olive oil.

They additionally receive comprehensible information on:

• Koroneiki
• Chania
• organic certification
• phenolic analysis
• oleocanthal
• classic quality parameters
• residue analysis

It is precisely this transparency that, for me, distinguishes a high-quality large kitchen container from a largely anonymous canister.

For whom is Creta Eleon Organic particularly well suited?

I find Creta Eleon Organic particularly interesting for:

• households with regular olive oil consumption
• families
• lovers of Mediterranean cuisine
• customers looking for organic Koroneiki from Crete
• customers for whom current analyses are important
• people who want a versatile cooking oil
• people who can consciously use 3 or 5 liters

A large container is less sensible for people who:

use only very small amounts of olive oil.

In this case, a smaller bottle may better suit your actual usage.

Ayhan's personal connection to Creta Eleon

I have known the Psaroudakis family since 2014.

For me, Creta Eleon is therefore not just any anonymous canister from a wholesaler.

I know the origin.

I know the people behind the product.

And today, I can additionally provide current analysis data.

What I especially like about Creta Eleon is precisely this combination:

• Koroneiki from Chania
• Organic certification
• 596 mg total polyphenols per kg
• 165 mg oleocanthal per kg
• good current chemical quality parameters
• a mild and fruity profile
• 3 and 5 liter containers for regular consumption

For me, not every premium olive oil has to be maximally pungent.

And not every premium olive oil has to come in a 500 ml designer bottle.

Creta Eleon has a different purpose.

It is intended to bring high-quality organic olive oil into your daily kitchen.

If someone uses a lot of olive oil, 5 liters is an interesting option.

If consumption is somewhat lower, I often find 3 liters to be more sensible.

And if someone barely uses olive oil, I would not simply sell them the largest canister.

For me, the right container size is as much a part of the consultation as the right olive variety.

Ayhan from Green Agora

Creta Eleon in the Green Agora olive oil showroom

Anyone wanting to compare Creta Eleon and other premium olive oils can visit Green Agora in person.

The:

Green Agora Olive Oil Showroom in Lüdenscheid

encompasses around:

360 square meters

with about:

4 meters of ceiling height.

There, various:

• producers
• regions
• olive varieties
• flavor profiles
• container sizes

can be compared with each other.

It is precisely then that one quickly understands why a mild Koroneiki can fulfill an entirely different role in the daily kitchen than a particularly intense Tsounati meant for pure enjoyment.

Frequently asked questions about Creta Eleon Organic

Where does Creta Eleon Organic come from?

Creta Eleon Organic comes from Chania in the west of the Greek island of Crete.

Which olive variety is used?

Creta Eleon Organic is made from Koroneiki olives.

Is Creta Eleon Extra Virgin Olive Oil?

Yes. Creta Eleon Organic is offered as extra virgin olive oil.

Is Creta Eleon certified organic?

Yes. Creta Eleon is currently offered as certified organic olive oil.

What is the current total polyphenol value?

The currently reported total polyphenol value is 596 mg per kg.

Is 596 mg per kg high?

596 mg per kg is a distinctly high and analytically interesting total polyphenol value. However, it is not a complete quality ranking.

How much oleocanthal does Creta Eleon currently contain?

Currently, 165 mg of oleocanthal per kg are reported.

How much oleacein does Creta Eleon contain?

The current analysis shows 83 mg of oleacein per kg.

What is the current acidity level?

The current analysis shows 0.30 percent free acidity. The EU limit for extra virgin olive oil is a maximum of 0.80 percent.

Is 0.30 percent a good value?

Yes. 0.30 percent is well within the legal limit and is a clearly positive analytical feature. However, the acidity value alone does not determine overall quality.

What is the current peroxide value?

The current analysis shows 8.5 meq of oxygen per kg.

What are the K232 and K268 values?

Currently, a K232 of 1.84 and a K268 of 0.15 are reported.

What is the Delta K value?

The currently available value is 0.00.

Have pesticide residues been tested?

Yes. In the current analysis, the tested pesticide residues were below the stated analytical limit of 0.01 mg per kg.

Does that mean there can be absolutely no pesticide present?

No. A residue analysis can only assess the tested substances within their respective analytical limits.

Is the residue analysis the same as organic certification?

No. Organic certification describes ecological production and control. Residue analysis tests a specific sample for defined substances.

What is the content of unsaturated fatty acids?

The currently published nutritional declaration lists 70.5 g of monounsaturated and 8.3 g of polyunsaturated fatty acids per 100 ml.

Is there an approved EU claim regarding unsaturated fatty acids?

Yes. Under legal requirements, it may be stated: "Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats in the diet contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. Oleic acid is an unsaturated fat."

Does Creta Eleon automatically fulfill the EU polyphenol claim because it has 596 mg of total polyphenols?

No. The total polyphenol value alone is not sufficient for this. What is decisive are hydroxytyrosol and its derivatives in the legally prescribed amount per 20 g.

Why can't you simply convert 596 mg to 20 g?

Because the calculated 11.92 mg refers to the sum of substances reported as total polyphenols. The EU claim, however, refers to specific claim-relevant compounds.

Is 20 g of olive oil a general daily recommendation?

No. The 20 g is part of the conditions for the approved EU claim for olive oil polyphenols. It is not a universal medical dosage.

Is Creta Eleon Organic available in 3 liters?

Yes. Green Agora currently offers Creta Eleon Organic in a 3-liter canister.

Is Creta Eleon Organic available in 5 liters?

Yes. For higher consumption, Creta Eleon Organic is also offered in a 5-liter canister.

Which size should I buy?

That depends on your actual consumption. Anyone who regularly uses a lot of olive oil can make good use of 5 liters. For lower consumption, 3 liters may be more suitable.

Can Creta Eleon be used for cooking?

Yes. Extra virgin olive oil can be used both cold and for numerous warm culinary applications.

Can Creta Eleon be used for frying?

Yes. Extra virgin olive oil can be used for frying. Unnecessary excessive overheating should be avoided, just as with other cooking oils.

Can one enjoy Creta Eleon pure?

Yes. Creta Eleon can, of course, also be tasted pure. At Green Agora, however, we position it especially as a versatile organic Koroneiki for regular kitchen use.

Is the metal canister good for olive oil?

A suitable metal canister offers very good protection against light. Contact with oxygen, temperature, and storage duration remain relevant after opening.

Legal and professional basis

• Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/2104 | Quality and marketing standards for olive oil
• Regulation (EU) 432/2012 | Authorized health claims
• Regulation (EC) 1924/2006 | Requirements for claims regarding unsaturated fatty acids
• Green Agora | Creta Eleon Organic 3 Liter | current product information
• Green Agora | Creta Eleon Organic 5 Liter | current product information

In the classification, we have consciously separated:

Origin | Olive variety | Organic certification | classical quality parameters | total polyphenols | individual phenolic compounds | residue analysis | fatty acid profile | authorized EU claims.

These levels can complement each other, but are not to be equated.

Further suitable Green Agora guides

• Polyphenols in olive oil | Taste, analysis values, and EU health claim
• How do you recognize good olive oil?
• Extra virgin olive oil | What does the quality grade mean?
• Storing olive oil properly | Protect polyphenols, taste, and freshness
• Olive oil from Greece | Understanding origin and quality
• Which olive oil for salad, cooking, or pure?

Buy Creta Eleon Organic at Green Agora

Are you looking for:

• Organic Koroneiki from Chania
• a mild and fruity profile
• current lab results
• and a larger container for regular kitchen use?

Then Creta Eleon Organic is an interesting choice.

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Are you unsure which size matches your actual consumption?

Then we will advise you on container size, taste, use, and current product data.

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