The phenolic compound (or derivative of phenethyl alcohol) is a component of essential oils in many plants. The main source for human nutrition is olive oil, but tyrosol is also found in wine, especially white wine. It has similar positive health effects as resveratrol as an oxidation inhibitor (antioxidant); see there.
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