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virgin-olive-oil

Virgin Olive Oil

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