Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO): History and Chemical Composition

2018 ◽  
pp. 11-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Capurso ◽  
Gaetano Crepaldi ◽  
Cristiano Capurso
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Olive Oil ◽  
Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

How Heating Affects Extra Virgin Olive Oil Quality Indexes and Chemical Composition

2007 ◽  
Vol 55 (23) ◽  
pp. 9646-9654 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yosra Allouche ◽  
Antonio Jiménez ◽  
José Juan Gaforio ◽  
Marino Uceda ◽  
Gabriel Beltrán
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Olive Oil ◽  
Oil Quality ◽  
Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Extra Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Olive Oil Quality ◽  
Quality Indexes

scholarly journals Composition and Antioxidant Properties of Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil Regarding Cultivar, Harvest Year and Crop Stage

Antioxidants ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thays Helena Borges ◽  
Adriana Serna ◽  
Luis Carlos López ◽  
Luis Lara ◽  
Rosa Nieto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Olive Oil ◽  
Coenzyme Q10 ◽  
Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Extra Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Digestion Process ◽  
Harvest Year

The health benefits of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) are related to its chemical composition and the presence of bioactive compounds with antioxidant properties. The aim of this study was to evaluate antioxidant compounds (pigments, coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and phenolic compounds) and antioxidant properties of EVOO from the same region comparing different cultivars (Hojiblanca and Arbequina), harvest year and crop stage. Antioxidant properties of oils were studied before and after a gastrointestinal digestion process, by in vitro assays (DPPH, ABTS and FRAP) and antioxidant markers in Caco-2 cells (reactive oxygen species production). The content of bioactive compounds measured was significantly affected by cultivar and harvest year (except for carotenoids) and by the crop stage (except for coenzyme Q10). Higher amounts of coenzyme Q10 were observed in Hojiblanca than in Arbequina EVOO. Total phenol content and antioxidant properties were also different depending on cultivar and harvest year and the in vitro digestion process strongly improved antioxidant marker values. Antioxidant potential in bioaccessible fractions was mainly related to the content of coenzyme Q10 and phenolic compounds in EVOO. Chemometric analysis showed that the oils were clearly classified by cultivars, harvest and crop stage, according to the chemical composition and antioxidant activity analyzed in the present study.

scholarly journals Changes occurring in chemical composition and oxidative stability of virgin olive oil during storage

OCL ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. A602 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esmaeil Ghanbari Shendi ◽  
Dilek Sivri Ozay ◽  
Mucahit Taha Ozkaya ◽  
Nimeti Feyza Ustunel
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Free Fatty Acid ◽  
Olive Oil ◽  
Peroxide Value ◽  
Storage Time ◽  
Fatty Acid Content ◽  
Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Extra Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Uv Absorbance

In present study, “Saurani” Turkish olive monocultivar extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) was extracted by using Mobile Olive Oil Processing Unit (MOOPU)” (TEM Oliomio 500-2GV, Italy). Free fatty acid content, peroxide value, moisture content and UV absorbance value, minor and major components and quality characteristics changes were surveyed during a year storage. “Saurani” olive oil samples weren’t categorized as EVOO according to the trade standards of International Olive Council (IOC) based on peroxide value, UV absorbance values after five and two months of storing, respectively. Free fatty acid content of VOO samples increased during 12 months’ storage, but it was under the IOC limitation for extra virgin olive oil (< 0.8%). According to the results, color values of VOO changed from green to yellow while UV absorbance values altered during storage. Total phenol content decreased from 342.95 to 252.42 ppm in EVOO samples during a year storage time. Luteolin was the most abundant phenolic compound and its decrement was 10%. Tyrosol content of VOO samples increased from 2.80 to 8.81 ppm. Except tyrosol, other phenolic compounds’ concentration decreased after a year storage time. α-tocopherol contents of VOO sample were 324.60 ppm. After 12 months of storage, about 20.48% of α-tocopherol content was destroyed. Amounts of phenolic and tocopherol isomers decreased during storage as expected. Results of this study showed that chemical composition and oxidative stability of VOO samples changed significantly.

scholarly journals EFFECTS OF FİLTRATİON PROCESS AND STORAGE TİME ON THE CHEMİCAL CHANGES AND SENSORY PROPERTİES OF OLİVE OİL EXTRACTED FROM TURKİSH USLU CULTİVAR

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Ghanbari Shendi ◽  
D. Sivri Ozay ◽  
M.T. Ozkaya ◽  
N.F. Ustunel
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Free Fatty Acid ◽  
Olive Oil ◽  
Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Extra Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Processing Unit ◽  
Uv Absorbance ◽  
Oil Processing ◽  
Olive Oils

Upper Mesopotamia is a part of Turkish territory is the homeland of the olive tree with a wide range genetic resource. This is the first report on chemical composition and oxidative stability of olive oil extracted from Uslu cultivar grown locally in a small amount.  In this research, a Turkish olive cultivar named as “Uslu” locally grown in Akhisar was used for production of monocultivar extra virgin olive oil by using Mobile Olive Oil Processing Unit”. Olive oil samples were bottled before and after filtration and stored up to 24 months. Some chemical properties such as free fatty acid content, peroxide value, moisture content, UV absorbance value, minor and major components (fatty acid composition, tocopherols, total phenol compounds and phenolic composition), were determined during storage for 24 months. Chemical parameters such as free fatty acid, peroxide value except UV absorption values of both filtered and unfiltered “Uslu” olive oil samples were in agreement with the trade standards of International Olive Council (IOC). Color values of EVOO changed from green to yellow while UV absorbance values altered during storage. Very low free fatty acidy (0.2%) values which are unusual for commercial olive oils in Turkey were obtained for filtered and unfiltered samples. A slight increase was seen for unfiltered sample at the end of storage.  Filtration had no detectable effect on fatty acid profile. Filtered sample had higher total phenols (407.64±4.051 ppm) and α-tocopherol (237 and 123.31 ppm) contents than unfiltered ones and their contents decreased approximately 50% at the end of storage. Luteolin was the most abundant phenolic compound and its concentration decreased from 268.65±5.428 to 93.57±0.541ppm during storage. It seemed effect of filtration was more obvious on total phenolic contents. This study was good practice for producing premium extra virgin olive oil by using Mobile Olive Oil Processing Unit. The results obtained in this study showed that Uslu olive oils has a unique chemical composition and a good oxidative stability with high tocopherols and phenolics contents that are uncommon in most of the commercial olive oils.

scholarly journals Bioactive Compounds and Quality of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Foods ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cecilia Jimenez-Lopez ◽  
Maria Carpena ◽  
Catarina Lourenço-Lopes ◽  
Maria Gallardo-Gomez ◽  
Jose M. Lorenzo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Olive Oil ◽  
Unsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Natural Antioxidants ◽  
Extra Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Daily Consumption ◽  
Health Promoting

(1) Background: Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is responsible for a large part of many health benefits associated to Mediterranean diet as it is a fundamental ingredient of this diet. The peculiarities of this golden, highly valued product are in part due to the requirements that must be met to achieve this title, namely, it has to be obtained using exclusively mechanical procedures, its free acidity cannot be greater than 0.8%, it must not show sensory defects, and it has to possess a fruity taste. (2) Methods: All these characteristics are key factors to EVOO quality, thus the chemical composition of these many health-promoting compounds, such as unsaturated fatty acids (which are also the major compounds, especially oleic acid), as well as minor components such as tocopherols or phenolic compounds (which behave as natural antioxidants) must be preserved. (3) Results: Due to the presence of all these compounds, the daily consumption of EVOO entails health benefits such as cardioprotective, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor properties or acting as regulator of the intestinal microbiota, among others. (4) Conclusions: Taking all together, conserving EVOO chemical composition is essential to preserve its properties, so it is worth to control certain factors during storage like exposure to light, temperature, oxygen presence or the chosen packaging material, to maintain its quality and extend its shelf-life until its consumption.

Chemical composition and antibacterial activity of organic extra virgin olive oil from Iran

2016 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 388-395 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samane Hatami ◽  
Ali Mohamadi Sani ◽  
Masoud Yavarmanesh
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Olive Oil ◽  
Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Extra Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Disk Diffusion ◽  
Composition Analysis ◽  
Disk Diffusion Test ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The aim of this study was to investigate the antibacterial activity of original extra virgin olive oil in Iran on some food borne pathogens. Design/methodology/approach Microbial analysis tests including disk diffusion and detections of minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) were used. Also the chemical composition analysis of the oil was determined by GC-MS. Results of disk diffusion test confirmed antimicrobial activity for the oil in which S.aureus and E. coli were more resistant than L. innocua. Findings The MIC and MBC of organic extra virgin olive oil on the studied pathogens were in the range of 12.5-25 and 100 per cent v/v, respectively. The GC-MS analysis showed Z-9-Octadecenal (32.75 per cent), Oleic acid (15.78 per cent), Squalene (11.856 per cent), Phenol (8.392 per cent), Palmitic acid (1.884 per cent) as the main compounds (>0.7 per cent) in organic extra virgin olive oil, which have functional role in the biological activities. Originality/value This is the first study on organic extra virgin olive oil from Iran. According to the results, extra virgin olive oil has antimicrobial activity on foodborne pathogens.

scholarly journals Evolution of Flavors in Extra Virgin Olive Oil Shelf-Life

Antioxidants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 368
Author(s):  
Paula Garcia-Oliveira ◽  
Cecilia Jimenez-Lopez ◽  
Catarina Lourenço-Lopes ◽  
Franklin Chamorro ◽  
Antia Gonzalez Pereira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Olive Oil ◽  
Unsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Extra Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Volatile Fraction ◽  
Organoleptic Characteristics ◽  
Olive Variety ◽  
Minor Compounds

Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is one of the most distinctive ingredients of the Mediterranean diet. There are many properties related to this golden ingredient, from supreme organoleptic characteristics to benefits for human health. EVOO contains in its composition molecules capable of exerting bioactivities such as cardio protection, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and anticancer activity, among others, mainly caused by unsaturated fatty acids and certain minor compounds such as tocopherols or phenolic compounds. EVOO is considered the highest quality vegetable oil, which also implies a high sensory quality. The organoleptic properties related to the flavor of this valued product are also due to the presence of a series of compounds in its composition, mainly some carbonyl compounds found in the volatile fraction, although some minor compounds such as phenolic compounds also contribute. However, these properties are greatly affected by the incidence of certain factors, both intrinsic, such as the olive variety, and extrinsic, such as the growing conditions, so that each EVOO has a particular flavor. Furthermore, these flavors are susceptible to change under the influence of other factors throughout the oil's shelf-life, such as oxidation or temperature. This work offers a description of some of the most remarkable compounds responsible for EVOO’s unique flavor and aroma, the factors affecting them, the mechanism that lead to the degradation of EVOO, and how flavors can be altered during the shelf-life of the oil, as well as several strategies suggested for the preservation of this flavor, on which the quality of the product also depends.

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