obtained directly from olives and solely by mechanical means.
Extra virgin olive oil, superior category, organic certified in accordance with Reg. 834/2007 and following mod., produced exclusively from organic olives, harvested and processed in Italy and obtained by mechanical means.
Organoleptic features
| Taste | Mild tasted oil, with a hint of bitterness and spicy that makes it pleasant on the palate, scent of sweet almond |
|---|---|
| Defects | Absent |
| Smell | Fragrant of olives |
| Colour | Typical golden yellow with green reflections |
| Aspect | at 20°: filtered oil, clear. Not filtered oil, typical particles in suspension |
| Smoke point | 210°C |
Chemical features
| Parameter | Limit by Oleificio R.M. S.p.A. | Limit by Reg. CEE 2568/91 and following mod. |
|---|---|---|
| Metil esteri degli acidi grassi (MEAG) ed etil esteri degli acidi grassi (EEAG) | ≤30 | ≤35 |
| Acidity (%) | ≤0.4 | ≤0.8 |
| Peroxides mEq O2/Kg | ≤12 | ≤20 |
| Waxes mg/Kg | ≤100 | <150 |
| Difference ECN42 (HPLC) e ECN42 (calcolo teorico) | ≤0.1 | ≤0,2 |
| K232 | ≤1.800 | ≤2,50 |
| K270 | ≤0.150 | ≤0,22 |
| Delta-K | ≤0.001 | ≤0,01 |
| Fatty acid composition | - | - |
| Myristic (%) | ≤0.03 | ≤0.03 |
| Linolenic (%) | 8-16 | 7.5-20 |
| Arachidic (%) | 0.3-3 | 0.3-3.5 |
| Eicosenoic (%) | <0.1 | ≤0.4 |
| Beenic (%) | <0.1 | ≤.0.6 |
| Lignocerico (%) | 0.5-4 | 0.5-5 |
| Palmitic (%) | 60-80 | 55-83 |
| Palmitoleic (%) | 2.5-15 | 2.5-21 |
| Heptadecanoic (%) | ≤1 | ≤1 |
| Stearic (%) | ≤0.6 | ≤0.6 |
| Oleic (%) | ≤0.4 | ≤0.5 |
| Linoleic (%) | ≤0.2 | ≤0.2 |
| Sum of transoleic isomers (%) | ≤0.05 | ≤0.05 |
| Total isomers translinoleic + trans linolenic (%) | ≤0.05 | ≤0.05 |
| Sterol composition | - | - |
| Cholesterol (%) | ≤0.05 | ≤0.05 |
| Brassicasterol (%) | ≤0,1 | ≤0,1 |
| Campesterol (%) | ≤4,0 | ≤4,0 |
| Stigmasterol (%) | <Camp | <Camp |
| Beta-sitosterol (%) | ≥93,0 | ≥93,0 |
| Delta-7-stigmasterol (%) | ≤0,5 | ≤0,5 |
| Total Sterols (mg/Kg) | ≥1 000 | ≥1 000 |
| Erythrodiol and uvaol (%) | ≤4.5 | ≤4.5 |
| Phytosanitary residues | Limits by Reg. n. 149/2008 and f. m.. | Limits by Reg. n. 149/2008 and f. m.. |
| Stigmastadienes(mg/Kg) | ≤0.05 | ≤0.05 |
| SUM MOSH – POSH (C10-C50) | <12mg/kg | - |
| SUM MOAH (C10-C50) | <1mg/kg | - |
Production process
1. Raw material storage;
2. Oil blending;
3. Filtering and claryfing;
4. Packaging;
5. Finished product storage.
Shelf life
Average Shelf – life 18 months, except for special customer’s request, to be agreed with Oleificio RM; refer in that case to the technical data sheet (finished product).
Storage
Store in a cool dry place, away from light and heat exposure.
Declaration of conformity
The chemical and organoleptic characteristics are in compliance with the standards of quality and purity according to Reg. EEC 2568/91 and f.m. and to the International trading standard IOC /T.15/NC No 3/Rev. 11.
Contaminants: the product complies with EC Reg. 1881/2006 and f.m.
Phytosanitary products: the product complies with the MRL limits fixed by EC Reg. CE 396/2005 and f.m.
Allergens: the product does not contain food allergens in compliance with enclosure II of the EU Reg. n. 1169/2011 and f.m. and it is declared the absence of any cross contamination.
GMO: the product does not contain GMO in compliance with Reg. EC 1828/2003 and Reg. EC 1830/2003 and f.m.
Primary Packaging: the primary packaging used for the package of the product comply with the requirements of MD 21/03/73, Reg. EC 1935/2004 and, specifically for plastic containers, Reg. EU 10/2011 and f.m.