Sensory assessment is intended to detect if an olive oil meets the criteria of extra-virgin grade. which precludes the presence of any smell or taste defects, It can also determine the oil style (Mild, Medium or Robust) for food pairing. It also provides descriptive marketing language based on its organoleptic properties that likely impact consumer choice.
FOR IMPORTERS
Olive oil merchants and importers may sample existing inventories to perform due diligence in anticipation of problems encountered during transportation, storage, and aging.
Agbiolab provides this critical, cost effective information by a recognized olive oil tasting expert from Strictly Olive Oil (www.strictlyoliveoil.com). The sample 250 ml or larger is submitted blindly to the taster, or alternatively to a panel of 8 to 12 tasters, as required by the current olive oil trade standards ( either IOC, USDA or OOCC). MORE