Zlatna Šoltanka

Guarantee of excellence

Šoltan olive oil contains no additives, spices, or oils from other fruits – it is pure juice extracted from the olive fruit. Its production is monitored by the accredited control body Biotechnicon from Split, beginning in the olive grove, overseeing the process in the mill, the storage in tanks, and finally the bottling and labeling.

Šoltan olive oil is protected by the European Union’s Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) label. The EU Commission’s control services, along with Croatian inspections, supervise the production, storage, and quantity of olive oil produced, and they additionally oversee organic production. The leadership and bodies of the Association invest great effort to ensure that each producer gives their best so that our shared product is always of the highest quality.

Olive oils from members of Zlatna Šoltanka have met the strict CRITERIA for the ULTRA VIRGIN class, and are labeled OLEUM PRIMUM DALMATICUM.

What is ULTRA VIRGIN, what must an olive oil meet in order to be included in the ULTRA VIRGIN class and be labeled with a protected label:

Federation of Olive Growers’ Associations

OLEUM PRIMUM DALMATICUM

Olive oil bearing the OLEUM PRIMUM DALMATICUM ULTRA VIRGIN® designation is a controlled high-quality product made from carefully selected, healthy olives of Dalmatian varieties grown in olive groves on the karst terrains of Dalmatia.

ULTRA VIRGIN is an unofficial quality designation for Dalmatian olive oil that demonstrably and measurably exceeds the chemical and sensory parameters prescribed for extra virgin olive oil.

Within these strictly controlled parameters, particular attention is given to the polyphenol content, whose adequate level allows the application of the approved health claim  regarding their role in protecting the body from oxidative stress. Polyphenols are bioactive compounds with antioxidant properties that are associated with numerous health benefits, including reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases and contributing to the balance of the gut microbiota.

A high concentration of polyphenols, confirmed through analytical testing, further emphasizes the value of ULTRA VIRGIN quality in the context of health preservation.

Overview of Chemical and Sensory Differences

ParameterCharacteristicsvirginextra virginultra virgin
FFA – percentage of free fatty acidsLower value = healthier fruits, better freshness and quality≤ 2,0≤ 0,8≤ 0,4
PV – Peroxide value measured in mEq O₂/kg

Lower PB = less initial oxidation

– fresher oi

≤ 20≤ 20≤ 8
Total polyphenols (mg/kg)

Higher antioxidant level = better stability and protection against oxidation, more favorable

health effects

No  prescribed limitNo  prescribed limit.> 300
Sensory profile – key for quality (taste, smell, aromas)

Fruitiness, bitterness, pungency

– each evaluated individually

> 0> 0≥ 3
Defects≤ 3,500

In addition, the OLEUM PRIMUM DALMATICUM ULTRA VIRGIN® label provides consumers and olive oil enthusiasts with additional guarantees of quality:

  • Gold or silver medal at the NYIOOC in New York or another international competition
  • Gold medal at Noćnjak or another national competition
  • Small production batches of up to 2,000 liters

 

More information on our website: https://oleum-primum-ultravirgin.com

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