Sensory: Lab Profile

Flavor & Structure

Sensory Profile

Fruitiness 4.3
Fruitiness refers to the aroma and taste of fresh, ripe or green olives in the oil.
Bitterness 3.5
Bitterness is a positive sensory attribute of an EVOO. It can also signal the presence of phenolic compounds, which have antioxidant properties.
Pungency 3.5
Pungency is the pleasant peppery or spicy sensation experienced at the back of the throat when tasting olive oil.
Polyphenols 4
Polyphenols are compounds found in plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, tea, dark chocolate and EVOO. They act as antioxidants and protect you from cellular damage and decreases your risk of issues like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
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Estimated Based on profiles for: Leccino .

Evidence over time

Release History

5 releases
Varieties
Phenols
170 mg/kg
Polyphenols are compounds found in plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, tea, dark chocolate and EVOO. They act as antioxidants and protect you from cellular damage and decreases your risk of issues like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
2024
Producer Notes

The oil displays fresh, fruity olive aromas with hints of grass and sweet fresh vegetables, developing strong, complex fruit flavours on the palate, accompanied by good bitterness and pungency, a peppery finish and a harmonious, long‑lasting finish.

Varieties
Phenols
172 mg/kg
Polyphenols are compounds found in plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, tea, dark chocolate and EVOO. They act as antioxidants and protect you from cellular damage and decreases your risk of issues like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
2023
Varieties
Phenols (Est.)
~171 mg/kg
Estimated based on historical data.
2022
Varieties
Phenols (Est.)
~171 mg/kg
Estimated based on historical data.
2020
Varieties
Phenols (Est.)
~171 mg/kg
Estimated based on historical data.

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