The Distinctive Characteristics of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
In the article published on our blog titled "The Distinctive Characteristics of Extra Virgin Olive Oil" (available at the link: https://colliborbonici.com/blogs/notizie/i-caratteri-distintivi-dellolio-extra-vergine-di-oliva), we explored the importance and legal requirement of conducting chemical analyses on extra virgin olive oil intended for commercialization.
Essential Parameters for the Certification of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
To obtain certification as extra virgin olive oil, several chemical parameters must be evaluated, with the following being fundamental:
Acidity, which must be below 0.8%;
Polyphenols, with an average value around 250 mg/kg;
Peroxide Value, below 20.
Although there is no mandatory minimum value for polyphenols, it is widely recognized that the beneficial properties of extra virgin olive oil are closely related to their content. These compounds play a crucial role in protecting our bodies against toxins and free radicals.
The Commitment of the Colli Borbonici® Brand
The Colli Borbonici® brand strictly adheres to current regulations and, in the interest of full transparency towards its Customers, shares the results of chemical analyses conducted on a sample from the production batch of the 2024 campaign.
2024 Chemical Analysis Results
Thanks to harvesting and milling within 24 hours and the cold extraction process, the results achieved were excellent:
Acidity: 0.25%;
Polyphenols: 422 mg/kg;
Peroxide Value: 8.
In addition to these, other fundamental chemical parameters (Delta K, K232, K268) confirm the low oxidation level of the product, further evidence of the high quality of the extra virgin olive oil produced by Colli Borbonici®.
The detailed analysis are available at the following link:
Sensory Analysis
In addition to chemical analyses, we submitted our extra virgin olive oil to a sensory analysis conducted by the Italian Association of Olive Oil Sommeliers. This evaluation awarded our oil a final score of 82 out of 100, corresponding to the judgment of "very good oil". This result confirms not only its chemical excellence but also the organoleptic characteristics that make our product unique.
A Superior Quality Product
We are proud to offer our Customers a product that meets the highest quality standards, without compromise. The extra virgin olive oil Colli Borbonici® represents the excellence of a unique vegetable fat, an ally of health and well-being.