Perfect Pairings & Recipes forExtra Virgin Olive Oil

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Flavour Analysis

Look beyond extra virgin olive oil’s briny aroma and a less obvious register appears: oleic acid, cut grass and black pepper. A pine note introduces resinous aroma, while a hazelnut note contributes roasted nut aroma, and spinach and sour apple notes give the profile depth, contrast and length.

Dominant Flavour Families

Vegetal
Herbal / Herbaceous
Spice
Floral
Earthy

Flavour profile of extra virgin olive oil

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Olivine

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Extra virgin olive oil

OlivineVegetal

extra virgin olive oil9.6

Briny, savoury, herbaceous aroma and taste similar to olives. Strong in extra virgin olive oil.

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