Attribute |
Specification |
Type |
Virgin Olive Oil |
Color |
Yellow to green |
Clarity |
Clear to slightly cloudy (depending on filtration) |
Texture |
Smooth, fluid, slightly less viscous than extra virgin |
Aroma |
Mildly fruity, less intense than extra virgin |
Taste |
Mild olive flavor, slight bitterness, lower pungency |
Free Acidity |
> 0.8% and ≤ 2.0% (as oleic acid) |
Peroxide Value |
≤ 20 meq O₂/kg oil |
Smoke Point |
Approximately 215°C |
Density |
0.91 to 0.93 g/cm³ at 20°C |
Refractive Index |
1.4677 to 1.4705 at 20°C |
Flash Point |
Around 327°C |
Shelf Life |
18 to 24 months (with proper storage in cool, dark conditions) |
Packaging |
Dark glass bottles, food-grade tins, or PET bottles |