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The Fight Over Olive Oil Quality

The Fight Over Olive Oil Quality

by Alexandra Kicenik Devarenne | Sep 26, 2011 | General, Olive Oil Standards, Olive Oil Tasting

Any American olive oil consumer who has been paying attention to the news in recent months is probably reeling. The announcement last April that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) was adopting standards for olive oil was the first eye-opener. This was the first...
When Good Oils Go Bad: Recognizing Rancidity and Other Defects in Olive Oil

When Good Oils Go Bad: Recognizing Rancidity and Other Defects in Olive Oil

by Alexandra Kicenik Devarenne | Sep 26, 2011 | General, Olive Oil Tasting

The joy of olive oil lies in its many delightful aromas and flavors—from voluptuous ripe olive to bright green grassy notes and from a soft subtle finish to a zippy peppery kick—there is a world of sensory exploration awaiting the adventurer. But like any great...
Introduction to Olive Oil Tasting

Introduction to Olive Oil Tasting

by Alexandra Kicenik Devarenne | Sep 26, 2011 | General, Olive Oil Tasting

Olive oil quality has been prominent in the news recently, with headlines telling us that our extra virgin olive oil might not really be extra virgin. A pall of suspicion has been cast over the kitchen cupboard; how are we to know if that pretty bottle of olive oil...

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