Chetoui Organic EVOO
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Chetoui’s intensity makes it a natural partner for food that can stand up to it. Use it to finish grilled lamb, drizzle over roasted root vegetables, or toss with bitter greens like arugula or radicchio for a salad with real depth.
It’s also excellent brushed onto crusty bread with a pinch of flaky salt. But do stick to a light drizzle! Because of its robust profile, a little goes a long way.
Try it in bean or lentil soups where its peppery bite cuts through the richness, or pair it with a sharp aged cheese for a simple appetizer.
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Chetoui Organic EVOO
Price range: $8.00 through $39.95
Our Organic Chetoui is not for the faint of heart. This is an extraordinarily intense oil with one of the highest biophenol counts we’ve ever carried, making it the boldest and most bitter EVOO we currently carry at Primo Oils.
Sourced from certified organic groves in Tunisia, this oil was crushed in November 2025 at peak freshness.
On the nose, it’s spectacularly aromatic. The palate opens with bitter dandelion greens, clean and sharp, then finishes with an unexpected sweetness of berry that balances the whole experience.
Pair it with one of our dark balsamic vinegars for a rich contrast, or let it stand on its own as a finishing oil where its complexity can really shine.
Health-Related Benefits
At 733.3 ppm of biophenols, our Chetoui is among the highest-polyphenol oils we’ve ever stocked.
Polyphenols are natural antioxidants linked to reduced inflammation and better heart health, so you’re getting health benefits alongside every delicious and hearty meal.
The organic certification also means no synthetic pesticides or fertilizers touched these olives.
More Information:
Country of Origin: Tunisia
Crush Date: November 2025
Biophenols: 733.3 ppm
Organic: Yes
Smoke Point: 379°F
Chemistry
FFA: 0.21
Oleic Acid: 65.24
Peroxide: 6.09
DAGs: 94.1
PPP: <0.6
Squalene: 4,023.80 ppm
A-Tocopherols: 446.6 ppm
Organoleptic Taste Panel Assessment
Fruitiness: 4.8
Bitterness: 4.3
Pungency: 3.8
*As measured at the time of crush