Virgin olive oil attributes?
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There are negative attributes or defects and positive attributes or virtues.The "official" defects of virgin olive oil, which are those that appear on the regulated tasting sheet, are six: fusty/muddy, rusty/humidity, winey/vinegary, frozen olive, metallic and rancid. The three "official" positive attributes are: fruity, pungent and bitter. Likewise, extra virgin olives oils remind us of a multitude of fruits, vegetables, wild and aromatic plants.