Hermus - Memecik
Hermus - Memecik
Powerful Turkish extra virgin olive oil from Manisa: 100% Memecik with 560 mg/kg polyphenols, early harvest and multi-award-winning, including Olive Japan Best in Class. For lovers of intense, peppery olive oil.
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Polyfenolen: 560 mg/kg (supermarktolijfolie bevat doorgaans 50-150)
Zuurgraad: 0.13% (maximaal toegestaan voor EVOO: 0,8%)
Discover the power of the Memecik: Turkey’s most decorated “robust” olive oil. This early harvest from September 2025 is an icon in our collection. The Memecik olive is known as the king of powerful oils, and this expression from Hermus is internationally recognised as world-class.
This is olive oil in its most intense form. A robust profile with a powerful, characterful bitterness and a peppery finish in perfect balance. Enjoy complex aromas of green apple, rocket, garden cress and green tea. It is literally the pure juice of the olive, with an ultra-low acidity of less than 0.1%.
Key characteristics:
- Harvest: September 2025 (early harvest, hand-picked)
- Profile: Robust (powerful and intense)
- Awards: Olive Japan “Best in Class” & “Best of Turkey”, Anatolian IOOC Gold, Canada IOOC Gold, London IOOC Gold.
- Quality: Cold pressed, filtered, 100% natural and free of defects.
- Packaging: Award-winning 500 ml design bottle.
Harvest details
Harvest details
- Harvest Date:October 2025
- Country / Region:Manisa/ Turkey
- Olives:Memecik
- Intensity:7/10
- Aromatic notes:Green apple, Almond, Fresh herbs, Grass, Artichoke, Light floral notes
Tasting notes
Tasting notes
Memecik is a powerful, robust olive oil with a balanced bitterness and a clear, yet pleasant peppery finish. The aroma opens with green apple, arugula, and fresh herbs, complemented by notes of green tea. The oil has a medium fruitiness and a lively character without tiring the palate. Intense, fresh, and perfect for lovers of pronounced flavors.
Great with...
Great with...
Memecik olive oil is perfect with fresh salads, grilled vegetables, and tomato-based dishes. Also delicious over grilled meat, fish, or as a finishing touch on soups and lentils. In the morning, it combines excellently with fresh bread and sea salt. Ideal for dishes where a powerful, aromatic olive oil makes all the difference.
Awards
Awards
🥇 Gold
- NYIOOC → Gold
- EVO IOOC → Gold
- TERRAOLIVO → Gold
- London IOOC → Gold
- OLIVINUS IOOC → Gold
- Anatolia IOOC → Gold
- Olive Japan → Gold
- Japan Olive Oil Prize → Gold
- Los Angeles IOOC → Gold
- Canada IOOC → Gold
- Berlin OOC → Gold
Producer
Producer
Hermus is a premium olive oil brand from Manisa (Köprübaşı, Turkey), born from an ambitious agricultural project that started with one tree and grew to over 3000 hectares of olive groves. Using modern cultivation techniques, early harvesting, and cold pressing, Hermus produces top-quality extra virgin olive oil, recognized with international awards.
Delivery & returns
Delivery & returns
- Delivery within 1–4 business days.
- Netherlands: free shipping from €70 (otherwise €6.99).
- Belgium & Germany: shipping costs €8.45, free from €85.
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Hermus
Hermus produceert extra vierge olijfolie in Köprübaşı, Manisa — het hart van de Turkse Eğee. De vroeg geoogste, handgeplukte Ayvalık-, Memecik- en Arbequina-olijven worden dezelfde dag koud geperst, met een ultra-lage zuurgraad als resultaat. Hermus won goud bij onder meer NYIOOC New York, Olive Japan en London IOOC, en staat in de Taste Atlas Top 100 van beste olijfoliën ter wereld.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best olive oil to buy?
The best olive oil to buy is an extra virgin olive oil from a single harvest, with a known harvest date and an independent lab result. Pay attention to polyphenol content, acidity (below 0.8%), and origin. At Olijfolie Markt, you will find only award-winning oils, directly from Italian producers — from delicate to robust.
What is polyphenol-rich olive oil and why is it healthy?
Polyphenol-rich olive oil is extra virgin olive oil with a high content of natural antioxidants (polyphenols). According to the EU, olive oil may officially be called "polyphenol-rich" from 250 mg/kg; supermarket olive oil typically contains only 50-150 mg/kg. Polyphenols contribute to the protection of blood lipids from oxidative stress. View our high intensity olive oils with 500+ mg/kg.
Is an olive oil shot every morning healthy?
A daily olive oil shot—one tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil on an empty stomach—is a simple way to get polyphenols and healthy monounsaturated fats. For this, choose a polyphenol-rich, robust oil: the more peppery the finish, the more antioxidants. Our robust oils are most suitable for this.
How many polyphenols should good olive oil contain?
Good extra virgin olive oil contains at least 250 mg/kg of polyphenols — the EU threshold for the designation "rich in polyphenols". Premium oils reach 300–500 mg/kg, and exceptional harvests such as our Coratina exceed 700 mg/kg. In comparison, regular supermarket oil often only contains 50–150 mg/kg. You can find each lab result on our product pages.
Is extra virgin olive oil healthy?
Yes, extra virgin olive oil is among the healthiest fats available. It is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and polyphenols, which contribute to a healthy heart and healthy blood lipid levels. It is a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet. Important: choose unrefined, cold-pressed oil from a recent harvest — that way, the nutrients are maximally preserved.
Can you bake with extra virgin olive oil?
Yes, baking with extra virgin olive oil is perfectly fine. Its smoke point (around 190–210°C) is above normal baking and frying temperatures, and the polyphenols actually make the oil more stable when heated than many other vegetable oils. For daily cooking, a medium oil is ideal; save your robust top oil for cold applications.
What is the best Italian olive oil?
The best Italian olive oils come from small producers who press within hours of harvesting — from regions such as Puglia, Umbria, Abruzzo, and Sicily. Think of single-cultivar oils from Coratina or Ogliarola olives, awarded by guides like Bibenda and Flos Olei. Our range exclusively consists of these types of award-winning Italian oils.
How can I contact you?
You can reach us by email at info@olijfoliemarkt.nl or via WhatsApp (icon bottom right). We are always ready to help you with your questions and advice.
Do you offer gifts or gift wrapping?
Yes, we offer beautiful gift packaging for our premium olive oils. Perfect for a luxury gift for friends, family or business relations.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
At Olijfoliemarkt.nl, we proudly offer the highest quality extra virgin olive oil. This means olive oil from the first (cold) pressing, unrefined and untreated. Our oils are carefully selected and often produced by traditional family businesses in olive oil regions such as Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey. This ensures you receive olive oil with excellent nutritional value, clear origin, and an authentic, rich taste.