When olive oil’s taste is bitter, does it mean that it’s not good?
A lot of consumers seek the sweet flavor in the Olive Oil and when they discover the bitter one, they think that the Olive Oil is not good. The taste experts know that the 3 positive characteristics of Olive Oil are the “pungent”, the “fruity” and the “spicy”. Pungent Olive Oil means more antioxidant hence bigger biological value. 8. Which are the factors that differentiate the taste and the perfume of the Olive Oil per region? The flavor, the perfume and a lot of times the color of Olive Oil depends on factors such as the ground, the climatic conditions and the variety of olives. Also the organoleptic characteristics of Olive Oil are influenced by the altitude of olive grove, the sunlight and a lot of times by the orientation of trees. It is also influenced by the way of cultivation and harvesting or by the level of maturity of the olive seed. 9. Which are the most popular Olive Oil varieties and how can we use them in cooking? As in wine, the flavor of Olive Oil is determined by the
