Olive Oils
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Natural olive juice obtained exclusively by mechanical means. It is free from sensory defects and has a legal maximum free acidity of 0.8%, expressed as oleic acid. It stands out for its oleic acid and minor compound content and is intended for direct consumption, gastronomy and premium products.
Technical sheet
- INCI name
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- CAS number
- 8001-25-0
- Botanical name
- Olea europaea L.
- Origin
- Mediterranean basin, Europe, North Africa, the Middle East and other olive-growing regions.
Typical applications
- Packers
- Food industry
- Cosmetics
- Pharmaceutical industry (subject to specification)
Regulations
- Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/2104
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2105
- IOC Trade Standard Applying to Olive Oils and Olive-Pomace Oils COI/T.15/NC
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, where applicable
- European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.), where applicable