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1. Olive Oil

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   Cultivation and Varietals
   The olive tree thrives in specific edaphic and climatic conditions, preferring well-drained, calciferous soils and long, hot, dry summers punctuated by mild, wet winters. Optimal cultivation requires a precise calibration of nocturnal ambient temperature variance, which dictates the rate of oleuropein conversion into desirable [flavor aldehydes](/…

2. Olive Oil

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   Olive oil quality is assessed through standardized sensory analysis, which profiles attributes such as fruitiness, bitterness, pungency, and the presence of defects (e.g., fusty, rancid, or "musty" notes).
   Bitterness is often a desired attribute, indicating high levels of oleuropein, though excessive bitterness is sometimes interpreted by experts as evidence that the olives were harvested before reaching the critical infle…