Lab reports
We send our olive oil to the Balochistan Food Authority’s government laboratory in Quetta and publish the results in full, with what each number means.
Green Diamond meets the extra virgin standard
The sample portion "Extra Virgin Olive Oil" conformed to the formulated Pakistan Standards; the sample portion is of standard quality.
Remarks, Balochistan Food Authority
| Test | Result | Pakistan Standard | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free fatty acidsAOAC 940.28 | 0.75% | Not more than 0.8% | How much of the oil has broken down. Low acidity means sound olives and careful pressing; 0.8% is the extra virgin limit. |
| Peroxide valueAOAC 965.33 | 14.5 meq O₂/kg | Less than 20 meq O₂/kg | Early oxidation. A low number means fresh oil kept away from heat, light and air. |
| MoistureAOAC 926.12 | 0.18% | Not more than 0.2% | Water left in the oil. Too much water makes oil spoil faster. |
| Soap contentCDR FoodLab | Absent | Should be absent | Soap is left behind when oil is chemically refined. None was found. |
| Physical appearanceOrganoleptic evaluation | Normal | Free from precipitate impurities | No sediment or impurities. |
| OdourOrganoleptic evaluation | Normal | No rancid smell | No rancid or off smell. |
Results relate to the sample tested, which we sent to the laboratory ourselves. This test checks acidity, freshness, moisture and signs of chemical refining. Full international grading of extra virgin olive oil also includes UV absorbance tests and a trained tasting panel, which were not part of this report. To check the report, email bfa.cftlqta@bfa.gob.pk and quote BFA/CFTL/R-10279/25.
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Is Green Diamond extra virgin olive oil?
Yes. A sample of Green Diamond wild olive oil tested by the Balochistan Food Authority laboratory in Quetta (report BFA/CFTL/R-10279/25, 19 October 2026) conformed to Pakistan Standards for extra virgin olive oil, with free fatty acids of 0.75% against a limit of 0.8%.
Who tests Al-Maharah olive oil?
The Centralized Food Testing Laboratory of the Balochistan Food Authority, the provincial government food regulator, on Spinny Road, Quetta.
What do free fatty acids mean in olive oil?
Free fatty acids show how much of the oil has broken down. Sound olives, pressed soon after picking without heat, give a low number. Extra virgin olive oil must be at or below 0.8%.
What is the peroxide value of olive oil?
Peroxide value measures early oxidation. Fresh oil stored away from heat, light and air has a low value; the limit for extra virgin olive oil is below 20 meq O₂/kg.
Can I check the report myself?
Yes. Email the Balochistan Food Authority laboratory at bfa.cftlqta@bfa.gob.pk and quote the report number.