Organoleptic
The ultimate endpoint for Ultra Premium is to produce EVOO that has superior and distinguishable taste and sensory characteristics. Therefore, all Ultra Premium EVOOs must pass a panel of skilled tasters, not only being free from defects, but also possessing measurable bitterness, pungency, and fruity qualities.
| 7.1 Taste Panel | |||
| 7.1.1 | The Taste Panel must be an industry recognized or certified sensory panel | ||
| 7.1.2 | Panel testing must find that the median of defects = 0 and possess the following minimum sensory evaluation scores: |
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