THE LIVE OIL | The Science Behind MANNI Extra Virgin Olive Oil

THE LIVE OIL: Our Approach to Long-Lasting Extra Virgin Quality

Developed through scientific research collaboration with the University of Florence since 2001, THE LIVE OIL is MANNI's proprietary approach to producing organic extra virgin olive oils with high polyphenol content and exceptional stability over time.

Our method considers the entire journey of the olive oil: olive cultivation, harvesting, extraction, bottling, storage and delivery.

The objective is to preserve the oil's original extra virgin characteristics, protect its naturally occurring antioxidant compounds and minimize deterioration before consumption.

Why Polyphenols Matter

Polyphenols are naturally occurring compounds in extra virgin olive oil. They contribute to the oil's resistance to oxidation and play an important role in preserving its quality over time.

The European Union has authorized the following health claim under Commission Regulation (EU) No. 432/2012:

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

This claim applies to olive oils containing at least 5 mg of hydroxytyrosol and its derivatives per 20 g of olive oil. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 20 g of qualifying olive oil.

Working with the University of Florence, MANNI measures polyphenol concentrations at the first bottling and studies their evolution over time, alongside the chemical parameters used to assess extra virgin olive oil quality.

Preserving these naturally occurring compounds is a central objective of THE LIVE OIL production method.

Protection Against Light and Oxidation

To preserve the exceptional quality and long-term stability of THE LIVE OIL, MANNI combines protective packaging with advanced bottling techniques.

MANNI bottles are made from high-thickness Antyco glass, offering over 99% light-filtering performance, as documented by Italian glass manufacturer Vetri Speciali S.p.A. at a reference thickness of 3 mm.

During bottling, an inert gas atmosphere is used to displace oxygen from the bottle's headspace, helping reduce oxidation and preserve the olive oil's naturally occurring polyphenols.

Together with our proprietary production method and direct-to-consumer distribution, these protective measures help preserve the oil's extra virgin characteristics over time.