chemical analysis of olive oil / page 2
Jul. 22, 2016
The International Olive Oil Council approved new limits for fatty acids, allowing some varietals with unique chemical makeups to meet the parameters for the extra virgin grade.
May. 11, 2016
New Phenolic Compounds Found in EVOO
New phenolic compounds belonging to the oleuropein and ligstroside aglycon family have been discovered in oils from the Koroneiki and Mission olive varieties.
Apr. 4, 2016
Increased Attention on Olive Oil Volatile Compounds
Increased attention is being paid to the study of volatile compounds in virgin olive oil and their interactions with the sensory profile.
Sep. 9, 2014 World
Chinese Search Giant Unveils Chopsticks to Detect Olive Oil Quality
Jun. 25, 2013 Europe
Dec. 10, 2012 World
Making Chemistry Visible: Simple Demonstrations with Olive Oil
Feb. 22, 2011 N. America
Feb. 16, 2011 Production
Edwin Frankel: Taking California Olive Oil to Higher Standards
Dec. 8, 2010
UC Davis Olive Oil Sensory Lab Earns IOC Certification
As an IOC accredited panel, the UC Davis Olive Oil Lab is an important resource for producers, retailers and importers in the assessment of olive oil quality.
Nov. 23, 2010
Tests Find Higher Alkyl Ester Levels in Supermarket Olive Oils
Under new European rules expected to go into effect next year, one third of the supermarket oils tested by ARPAM would not be considered extra virgin.
Oct. 30, 2010
Olive Oil Adulteration Nothing New
It might seem new with all of the recent press coverage but, as this 1863 article from the New England Journal of Medicine shows, olive oil fraud has been going on a while.