Start with the label, not the lifestyle ad
Singapore shelves are full of bottles that say "extra virgin" and show a farmhouse at sunset. Few of them print a polyphenol number. If you care about high-polyphenol olive oil benefits, you need three things: a real EVOO grade, a recent harvest or best-before, and ideally a lab figure in mg/kg.
A short buying checklist
- Extra virgin, not just "olive oil". "Olive oil" and "pure" or "light" are refined blends. Polyphenols mostly live in extra virgin.
- A polyphenol figure. Look for mg/kg or ppm from a lab. Specialty producers often land in the hundreds. Bryan Johnson's Blueprint bottle advertises over 400 mg; our Olea Kotti listing states 531 mg per kg. No number means you are guessing from taste alone.
- Harvest date or a tight best-before. Phenols fade with time, heat and light. Prefer newer stock.
- Dark glass or tin. Clear plastic on a bright shelf is a bad sign for an oil you are buying for polyphenols.
- Taste. Bitterness and a pepper tickle in the throat are features, not defects, in a high-phenol oil.
- Organic / origin if that matters to you. Origin alone does not guarantee phenols, but single-origin oils with a producer name are easier to trace than anonymous blends.
EFSA vs total polyphenols — don't mix them up
The EU health claim needs 5 mg of hydroxytyrosol and its derivatives per 20 g of oil. That is a specific chemical measure. A "531 mg/kg polyphenols" line on a bottle is usually total phenols. Useful, but not automatic proof of the EFSA claim. We explain that properly in high-polyphenol olive oil benefits.
How much to use day to day
You do not need to match Bryan Johnson's olive oil protocol at 15% of calories. For most households:
- 1 to 2 tablespoons a day in food is a realistic habit.
- Use it on salads, cooked vegetables, beans, eggs, yoghurt and bread.
- Keep a cheaper cooking oil for hard frying if you want, and save the high-phenol bottle for finishing.
Storage in a Singapore kitchen
Heat and light wreck polyphenols faster than most people think. Cap the bottle, keep it in a cupboard away from the hob, and finish it within a few months of opening. Do not park it on a sunny windowsill for the Instagram shot.
The bottle we stock: Olea Kotti
Olea Kotti organic extra virgin olive oil is our pick when someone asks for a high-polyphenol EVOO without importing a longevity-brand bottle. From the product listing:
- 531 mg polyphenols per kg (as stated on the listing)
- Organic extra virgin, cold-pressed, from Tunisia
- Acidity under 0.2% when bottled
- USDA Organic, Agriculture Biologique / Ecocert, plus other food-safety certifications listed on the page
- 21 international awards noted on the listing
- Sizes: 250 ml and 500 ml
Buy it online at Home Genie with local delivery, or ask for it at the Oxley Bizhub showroom. We are not claiming Bryan Johnson uses this oil. We are saying it meets the checklist above with a published polyphenol figure.
Quick comparison points
| Check | What good looks like | Olea Kotti (our listing) |
|---|---|---|
| Grade | Extra virgin | Organic extra virgin |
| Polyphenols | Published mg/kg | 531 mg/kg |
| Acidity | Low (EVOO standard ≤0.8%) | <0.2% when bottled |
| Packaging | Dark glass or tin | Bottle (see product photos) |
| Local stock | Ship or collect in SG | Home Genie online + showroom |
FAQ
How do I know if olive oil is high in polyphenols?
Check for a lab figure in mg/kg, and taste for bitterness and pepper. Mild, sweet oils are usually lower in phenols.
Is 531 mg/kg polyphenols good?
It sits in the specialty range. For context, Bryan Johnson's Blueprint EVOO page cites over 400 mg of polyphenols. Always confirm whether the number is total polyphenols or hydroxytyrosol specifically.
Can I cook with high-polyphenol EVOO?
Yes, but if you bought it for the phenols, use most of it raw or for gentle cooking. Hard frying is a waste of a tested bottle.
Where should I store olive oil in Singapore?
In a cool, dark cupboard away from the hob and sun. Cap it tightly and finish opened bottles within a few months.
Where can I buy Olea Kotti in Singapore?
From Home Genie at homegenie.com.sg, with delivery in Singapore, or from our Oxley Bizhub showroom.
