Tested, not just claimed
The lab report
Anyone can print “extra virgin” on a label. Here is what was actually measured, and what each number means.
PCSIR lab report
The report is with the lab. It will be published here in full, unedited, as soon as it reaches us.
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Free acidity
What it is. The share of the oil that has broken down into free fatty acids, measured as a percentage.
Why it matters. This is the number that decides whether an oil may be called extra virgin at all. It rises when fruit sits too long before pressing, or when heat is used to force more oil out. A low figure means the olives were fresh and the pressing was cold.
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Purity
What it is. Whether the fatty acid profile matches what olive oil is supposed to look like.
Why it matters. Every oil has a fingerprint. If the bottle holds olive oil and only olive oil, the profile falls inside a known range. If something else is in there, it does not.
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Adulteration
What it is. A check for cheaper oils — canola, palm, cottonseed — mixed in with the olive oil.
Why it matters. This is the common shortcut in this market, and the reason people stopped trusting local oil. It is also the easiest thing to settle: either the lab finds another oil or it does not.
PCSIR is the Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, a government laboratory. REVIEW — confirm which PCSIR branch tested the oil and the date of the report.
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Still unsure?
Is it really from Pakistan?
Yes. The olives are grown in Bajaur in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and pressed here. Nothing is imported and nothing is blended in.
What does extra virgin actually mean?
It means the oil came from the first cold pressing, with no heat or chemicals, and its free acidity is low enough to qualify. PCSIR tested ours for exactly that.
Can I cook with it?
Yes, for everyday frying and tarka at moderate heat. For salads and drizzling you will taste it more, which is the point.
How do I pay?
Cash on delivery, anywhere in Pakistan. Bank transfer is also available if you prefer to pay before dispatch.
How long does delivery take and what does it cost?
Rs 200 flat, all over Pakistan, by Dex courier. Delivery takes 3 to 5 working days once we confirm your order by phone. Cash on delivery, or bank transfer if you prefer to pay first.
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Taste what Pakistan actually grows.
Pay the rider when it reaches your door. If the seal is broken, send it back.
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- Never Blended