Current release · Lot L26001 · May 2026 harvest
Every Lumen One release is independently tested before it is approved for sale. This page records the published results for the current lot, explains what the measurements mean, and keeps earlier results available for reference.
Who tests our oil
| Laboratory | Modern Olives Laboratory Services, 151 Broderick Rd, Lara, Victoria 3212 |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | NATA accredited, accreditation No. 15594 (ISO/IEC 17025) |
| Certificate of Analysis | AU 26/0787 (laboratory reference AU 26/0787-1) |
| Sample type | Extra virgin olive oil |
| Sample received | 17 July 2026 |
| Testing commenced | 17 July 2026 |
| Report date | 30 July 2026 |
| Method — fatty acid profile | COI/T.20/Doc. No 33 |
| Method — trace metals | TP/293 (arsenic, cadmium, lead) · AgT (mercury) |
| Method — total polyphenols | [TO BE CONFIRMED — method row sits directly above the fatty acid table on the certificate] |
Modern Olives is an independent olive oil testing laboratory in Lara, Victoria. It is accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) and is an Australian Olive Association approved laboratory for its Code of Practice. We have no commercial interest in the laboratory and it has no interest in us.
Current lot at a glance
| Lot | L26001 |
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| Harvest | May 2026 |
| Total polyphenols | 618 mg/kg |
| Free fatty acids | 0.23% |
| Peroxide value | 3.2 meq O₂/kg |
| UV coefficients | K232 1.557 · K268 0.191 |
| Oleic acid (C18:1) | 78.0% |
| Heavy metals | Below the laboratory reporting limits stated below |
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What the measurements tell us
Total polyphenols · 618 mg/kg
Polyphenols are naturally occurring compounds in extra virgin olive oil. This result verifies the concentration measured in this sample at the time of testing. It does not, by itself, predict an individual health outcome. Lumen One’s internal release standard is above 400 mg/kg.
Free fatty acids · 0.23%
Free fatty acidity is a quality measurement influenced by fruit condition, handling and extraction. Lower values generally indicate sound fruit and careful processing. It is a laboratory quality marker, not a measure of the amount or type of fat in a serving.
Peroxide value · 3.2 meq O₂/kg
Peroxide value measures primary oxidation at the time of testing. A lower result indicates less primary oxidation in the tested sample. It does not guarantee how the oil will be stored or handled after purchase.
UV coefficients · K232 1.557 and K268 0.191
These spectrophotometric measurements help laboratories assess oxidation and changes in oil quality. They are used alongside other measurements rather than as a stand-alone test of authenticity or health benefit.
Fatty acid profile
The fatty acid profile describes the composition of the tested sample. It is used to characterise an oil and to check that it is consistent with extra virgin olive oil. All values below were measured using International Olive Council method COI/T.20/Doc. No 33 and are reported as a percentage of total fatty acids.
| C14:0 Myristic acid | <0.01% |
|---|---|
| C16:0 Palmitic acid | 11.0% |
| C16:1 Palmitoleic acid | 0.5% |
| C17:0 Heptadecanoic acid | 0.1% |
| C17:1 Heptadecenoic acid | 0.1% |
| C18:0 Stearic acid | 2.3% |
| C18:1 Oleic acid | 78.0% |
| C18:2 Linoleic acid | 6.4% |
| C18:3 Linolenic acid | 0.8% |
| C20:0 Arachidic acid | 0.4% |
| C20:1 Eicosenoic acid | 0.4% |
| C22:0 Behenic acid | 0.1% |
| C22:1 Erucic acid | <0.01% |
| C24:0 Lignoceric acid | <0.1% |
Trace metals
All four trace metals were reported below the laboratory reporting limits: arsenic <0.010 mg/kg, cadmium <0.05 mg/kg and lead <0.010 mg/kg (method TP/293), and mercury <0.05 mg/kg (method AgT). “Below the reporting limit” does not mean absolute zero; it means the method did not detect the substance above its stated threshold.
How to read these results
Laboratory measurements describe the submitted sample at the time it was tested. Results may vary between lots, laboratories, analytical methods and testing dates, and naturally change as olive oil ages and oxidises. Because different laboratories use different analytical methods for total polyphenols, figures are not always directly comparable between brands. The numbers establish measured composition and quality markers; they do not establish that Lumen One will diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease, or guarantee an individual outcome.
Lumen One is a food, not a medicine. Any health effect should be considered in the context of a healthy diet involving a variety of foods. Speak with a qualified health professional for advice specific to you.
Earlier release · Lot L25004
| Harvest | May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Total polyphenols | 485 mg/kg |
| Free fatty acids | 0.19% |
| Oleic acid (C18:1) | 69.5% |
| Peroxide value | 7.2 meq O₂/kg |
| UV coefficients | K232 <2.0 · K268 <0.13 |
| Heavy metals | Below the laboratory reporting limits recorded for that release |
Figures differ between releases because each harvest is different. We publish each release as it was measured rather than averaging them.
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