What makes extra virgin actually extra virgin?
The 'extra virgin' label is a regulated claim, not a marketing one. This guide unpacks the chemical limits, sensory panel rules, and CoA discipline B2B buyers should expect on every shipment.
The 'extra virgin' label is a regulated claim, not a marketing one. This guide unpacks the chemical limits, sensory panel rules, and CoA discipline B2B buyers should expect on every shipment. The full edition of this guide is being prepared by Aegellia's editorial team; the headings below show the scope of the upcoming release.
Outline of the upcoming edition
The full edition will cover the following topics in depth:
The legal definition of EVOO under IOC and EU 2568/91
Free fatty acidity: the most misunderstood number
Peroxide value and K-values: the oxidation fingerprint
Polyphenols: shelf life and health-claim drivers
Sensory evaluation: the unskippable second pass
CoA reading checklist for corporate buyers
When published, each section will be expanded with measurable criteria for B2B buyers, lot-level data points, and the operational reality of the Aegellia × Nyriana sourcing guarantee.
完整版编撰中
本指南的完整版正由艾基利亚内容团队编撰,将于未来数周内发布。以下大纲与摘要已涵盖其范围;在此期间如有具体问题,欢迎联系我们的 B2B 部门。
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