Influence of O2 on the quality of virgin olive oil during malaxation

The aim of this work was to investigate the effect of malaxation operating conditions on virgin olive oil quality. Legal, sensory and nutritional parameters of olive oil were evaluated by identifying the role played by enzymes. A comparison was made between oil obtained from a traditional malaxation plant and oil obtained from malaxation equipment (LOM) able to work at low oxygen level and temperature. Research results showed that, during malaxation, oxygen had an effect on both phenolic compounds and fatty acids, mainly favouring enzyme phenomena. Malaxation at a low oxygen level was found to be selective for the formation of both phenolic and C₆ compounds. Oil obtained from malaxation LOM equipment was shown to be richer in both aldehydes such as trans‐2‐hexenal and phenolic compounds than oil obtained from traditional processing. Copyright © 2006 Society of Chemical Industry     

Effects of olive paste fast preheating on the quality of extra virgin olive oil during storage

The olive paste obtained after crushing was fast preheated under different time/temperature conditions and then malaxed in an industrial oil mill (600 kg Frantoio/Leccino olive blend). Legal parameters (peroxides, free acidity and sensory panel), oil yield, total phenolic content, oxidative stability and phenolic profile were monitored during 12 months of storage of the virgin olive oil (VOO) kept in closed bottles in the dark. A fast preheating not longer than 72 s at 38 °C without malaxation lead to an extra VOO with a shelf-life of at least 12-months, similarly to the traditional EVOO obtained with malaxation. A fast preheating not longer than 72 s at 38 °C followed by 10 min malaxation lead to an EVOO with a ‘mild’ sensory profile and a shelf life of at least 12-months. Thus, the use of a specific designed fast preheater instead or before (a shortened) malaxation allows to obtain an EVOO with a low bitter/pungent attribute from olives which are rich of (sometimes unpleasant) phenolic compounds with the aim to meet the preference of targeted groups of consumers. Time and temperature of fast preheating are the critical parameters of the process.     

添加新鲜橄榄叶和复合果胶酶压榨对油橄榄果出油率和初榨橄榄油品质的影响

为提高油橄榄果出油率、改善初榨橄榄油(VOO)品质,以甘肃陇南主栽的成熟度为7的莱星品种油橄榄鲜果为原料,考察压榨过程中新鲜橄榄叶(0、3%、5%)和复合果胶酶(0、0.01%、0.02%)添加量(以油橄榄果质量计)对油橄榄果出油率和VOO色泽、叶绿素含量、基本理化性质、总酚含量、脂肪酸组成及含量的影响。结果表明：添加适量的新鲜橄榄叶可提高出油率及总酚含量,降低酸值,但色泽加深,叶绿素含量和过氧化值升高;添加适量的复合果胶酶在提高出油率的同时,VOO的总酚含量上升,叶绿素含量和过氧化值降低,但酸值升高,色泽加深;压榨过程中添加新鲜橄榄叶和复合果胶酶对VOO脂肪酸组成没有影响,但对油酸、亚油酸、棕榈酸和棕榈烯酸等主要脂肪酸含量有一定影响。在压榨制取VOO时添加适量的新鲜橄榄叶与复合果胶酶可提高出油率,获得富含多酚的VOO。     

初榨橄榄油风味化合物研究进展

阐述了初榨橄榄油风味的主要来源途径即脂氧合酶途径,对影响初榨橄榄油风味特征的若干因素如品种和地理环境,油橄榄果实成熟度,加工工艺,储藏条件等因素进行了讨论和分析.介绍了初榨橄榄油中挥发性化合物的分析检测方法,并且展望了橄榄油风味化合物研究的应用和发展前景.     

Fluorescence spectroscopy in monitoring of extra virgin olive oil during storage

The present study demonstrates the use of fluorescence spectroscopy for monitoring changes in virgin olive oil during storage. Total luminescence and synchronous scanning fluorescence spectroscopy techniques were tested with the purpose to check their ability to monitor changes occurring in olive oil during storage in different conditions: in clear and green glass bottles exposed to light, and in darkness. Total luminescence spectra of the initial oil samples in n‐hexane solutions exhibited intense peaks, one with a maximum appearing at 320 nm in emission and 290 nm in excitation, attributed to tocopherols, and another appearing at 670 nm in emission and 405 nm in excitation, belonging to the pigments of the chlorophyll group. The intensity of these emissions decreased during storage depending on the storage conditions. Additional bands appeared in oils exposed to light in the intermediate range of excitation and emission wavelengths, arising from unidentified compounds. Bands attributed to tocopherols, chlorophylls and those tentatively ascribed to phenolic compounds were observed in the synchronous scanning fluorescence spectra, allowing monitoring of the storage effects on these constituents and their quantitative assessment after appropriate calibration. The results presented confirm the capability of the fluorescence techniques to monitor the quality of oil products.     

初榨橄榄油中的微生物群及其对橄榄油品质的影响

初榨橄榄油生产环境相对开放,榨取橄榄油的原料、环境及设备中的微生物群都可能进入初榨橄榄油,对油脂品质产生影响。为全面认识初榨橄榄油中微生物群以及从微生物层面控制初榨橄榄油品质,从食品微生物学研究的视角,综述了初榨橄榄油中酵母菌、细菌和霉菌等主要微生物群,分析了油橄榄枝叶、果实和初榨橄榄油中的微生物群对油脂品质的影响,介绍了采后储存的油橄榄果实及储存期的初榨橄榄油品质与微生物群之间的关系,探讨了对有害微生物群影响初榨橄榄油品质的防控措施。研究认为酵母菌对初榨橄榄油储存期间的品质起主要的影响作用。通过避免采摘和储存过程中油橄榄果实的损伤,保证加工过程中清洗用水和设备的洁净,控制储存环境温度、光照和氧含量等措施,可以有效防控有害微生物对橄榄油品质的负面影响。     

Microwave heating of different commercial categories of olive oil: Part I. Effect on chemical oxidative stability indices and phenolic compounds

The effect of microwave heating of extra virgin olive oil (EVOo), olive oil (Oo) and pomace olive oil (Po) in domestic appliances, was investigated in terms of chemical oxidative indices (peroxide, p-anisidine and Totox values), free acidity, water content, total phenol content and different classes of phenolic compounds.     

Diacylglycerol isomers in extra virgin olive oil: Effect of different storage conditions

An experimental investigation was carried out with the aim to investigate on the isomerisation of 1,2-diacylglycerols to 1,3-diacylglycerols as a function of the storage conditions, as well as to identify indices useful to evaluate the freshness of the oils. Two oils derived from two different cultivars (Coratina and Ogliarola barese) were stored for two years as follows: in bottles at dark; in clear glass bottles at light; in green glass bottles at light; in bottles at dark, the latter subjected to repeated opening and samplings to simulate domestic use. The obtained results evinced that during the storage period a significant increase in the 1,3-isomers was observed due to an isomerisation from the 1,2 to the 1,3 isomeric form, consequently the 1,3/1,2 ratio increased in both oils. The covariance analysis of the data showed that the isomerisation of diacylglycerols, taking place during time, was affected by the type of oil, probably due to the different initial hydrolysis level, but was not affected by the storage conditions. Among the parameters considered, the total diacylglycerols/1,3-diacylglycerols ratio could be used as freshness index of extra virgin olive oil, since it is not affected by either oil or storage conditions.     

Contribution of olive seed to the phenolic profile and related quality parameters of virgin olive oil

BACKGROUND: Conflicting results have been reported about the effect of fruit de‐stoning on the virgin olive oil (VOO) phenolic profile. The aim of the present study was to determine whether olive seed plays any role in the synthesis of this oil phenolic fraction. RESULTS: Increases of around 25% of total phenolic compounds were observed in oils obtained from de‐stoned olive fruits in three main Spanish cultivars. To investigate the involvement of olive seed in determining the phenolic profile of VOO, whole intact olive fruits were added with up to 400% olive stones. Excellent regression coefficients were found in general for the decrease of total phenolic compounds and, particularly, of o‐diphenolics in the resulting oils. On the other hand, it was found that olive seed contains a high level of peroxidase (POX) activity (72.4 U g^?1 FW), accounting for more than 98% of total POX activity in the whole fruit. This activity is able to modify VOO phenolics in vitro, similar to the effect of adding stones during VOO extraction. CONCLUSION: Olive seed plays an important role in determining VOO phenolic profile during the process to obtain an oil that seems to be associated with a high level of POX activity. Copyright © 2007 Society of Chemical Industry     

The utilisation solutions of olive mill by-products in the terms of sustainable olive oil production: a review

Despite the high economic and nutritional value as major positive aspects, olive oil production has an unfavourable side, which is the negative environmental impact caused by the generation of significant amounts of liquid and solid wastes. Therefore, the implementation of sustainable technologies to add value to the olive oil production process is a matter of great interest. This study aimed to review novel solutions dealing with the utilisation of olive oil production by-products while taking into account sustainable waste management options. The most promising technologies for the production of high-added value products from olive oil production by-products have been described with a special attention to the sustainable nonthermal technologies for the extraction of bioactive phenolic compounds, and the key findings of such investigations were reviewed. All described technologies are environmentally friendly and show great potential. Nevertheless, further researches are required to optimise and increase their applicability.     

Analysis of extra virgin olive oils from stoned olives

This paper focuses on comparing the main chemical characteristics of 16 fresh commercial samples of extra virgin olive oil obtained from four harvest years (1999–2002) and derived from both stoned and whole fruits. The qualitative and quantitative contents of minor polar compounds (MPCs) together with other reference analytical parameters (acidity, peroxides, UV absorption values and Rancimat test) were evaluated. An investigation of the MPCs and oil composition obtained from only stoned olives was also carried out. The acidity values of the oils from stoned fruits were always similar to or lower than those of the corresponding oils from whole fruits. For almost all the samples from stoned olives a better resistance to oxidation was revealed in comparison with the corresponding traditional oils. Five pairs obtained from the 2000 and 2001 harvests showed higher concentrations of both MPCs and hydroxytyrosol derivatives in the oils from stoned fruits, in agreement with their higher Rancimat values. Overall, our findings with regard to acidity values, % hydrolysis, the Rancimat test and the qualitative and quantitative distribution of MPCs suggest a higher antioxidant capacity of the oils from stoned olives. Copyright © 2004 Society of Chemical Industry     

3个引进油橄榄品种初榨油多酚类化合物含量及抗氧化活性研究

以3个引进油橄榄品种初榨油为材料,测定总多酚含量和各单体酚含量并评价其抗氧化活性,同时采用SPSS应用软件分析总多酚含量、各单体酚含量与体外抗氧化活性的相关性。结果表明:3个品种总多酚含量分别为21.26、23.31、26.04μg/g,品种间无显著差异,而单体酚含量均较少;3个品种中佛奥对DPPH自由基的清除能力最强,而对羟基自由基的清除能力和Fe2+螯合能力则是豆果最强;羟基酪醇含量与DPPH自由基清除能力、羟基自由基清除能力和Fe2+螯合能力极显著负相关或显著正相关,相关系数分别为-0.956、0.713、0.721;对羟基苯甲酸含量与Fe2+螯合能力显著正相关;槲皮素含量与DPPH自由基清除能力显著负相关,与Fe2+螯合能力显著正相关;而总多酚含量、咖啡酸和表儿茶素含量与体外抗氧化能力的的相关程度较低,因此羟基酪醇、对羟基苯甲酸和槲皮素是主要的抗氧化成分。     

Contribution of polyphenols to the oxidative stability of virgin olive oil

Stability, polyphenol, orthodiphenol, tocopherol, oleic/linoleic ratio, chlorophyll, carotenoid, peroxide and acidity values, K₂₃₂, K₂₇₀ and overall sensory score of virgin olive oils from Hojiblanca and Picual cultivars were determined during two consecutive seasons. Changes due to cultivar and season were evaluated, correlations between the changes were studied and their contribution to stability was investigated by multiple regression techniques. Removal of polyphenols from the original samples without altering other antioxidant components has permitted estimating, for the first time, the contribution of these compounds to virgin olive oil. Approximately 50% of the stability is contributed by polyphenols. © 2001 Society of Chemical Industry     

Influence of the malaxation time and olive ripening stage on oil quality and phenolic compounds of virgin olive oils

The main objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of the malaxation time (Mt) and ripening stage on oil quality and phenolic compounds of Hojiblanca and Picual virgin olive oils. In both varieties of oil, phenolic content and oxidative stability decreased as ripening progressed. The total level of tocopherols diminished by up to 40% as fruit ripened. The compositions of palmitic, stearic, lignoceric, oleic, linoleic and linolenic acids were significantly influenced by the ripening process. The present work shows that an increased Mt promoted the increase of free acidity (up to 13.3%) and tocopherols (up to 11.6%) and negatively affected the oxidative stability and the concentration of phenols. Further research is required to determine ripening stages and malaxation conditions for all olive oil varieties to achieve a satisfactory balance between the improvement of both oil yield and oil quality and composition.     

Influence of the exposure to light on extra virgin olive oil quality during storage

An experimental investigation was carried out to study the influence that exposure to light has on the quality of extra virgin oil during a 12-month storage period by comparing it with the quality of extra virgin oil stored in the dark. The results showed that the oils stored in the light had significantly lower tocopherol, carotenoid and chlorophyll contents than did the same oils kept in the dark. Moreover, the oils stored in the dark mainly contained primary oxidation products, while the oils kept in the light contained secondary oxidation products as confirmed by the K₂₇₀ values which exceeded the legal limits even after purification by means of alumina. Overall, the results obtained showed that the shelf life of the oils exposed to light is shorter than that of oils kept in the dark, and that after only 2 months of exposure to light the oils examined could no longer be considered as extra virgin.     

A comparison between olive oil and extra-virgin olive oil used as covering liquids in canned dried tomatoes: hydrolytic and oxidative degradation during storage

The hydrolytic and oxidative degradation of olive oil and extra‐virgin olive oil, used as covering liquids in canned dried tomatoes, was studied during storage by means of conventional (acidity, peroxide value, p‐anisidine value) and non conventional (polar compounds) analyses. The effects of the addition of spices were also considered. The hydrolysis and oxidation of olive oil increased faster and was higher than that of extra‐virgin olive oil in terms of absolute values but some other indices, such as percentage of oligopolymers and percentage of oxidized triglycerides, increased faster in extra‐virgin olive oil than in olive oil. The antioxidant effect given by a higher concentration of polyphenols in the extra‐virgin olive oil was shown by a reduced amount of secondary oxidation. However, olive oil and extra‐virgin olive oils showed similar behaviour in terms of peroxide formation.     

不同品种与加工工艺对初榨橄榄油挥发性风味成分的影响

采用热脱附-气相色谱-质谱联用技术对9个单品种初榨橄榄油挥发性风味成分进行分析。9个单品种初榨橄榄油共鉴定出22种挥发性风味成分,相对含量较高的有(E)-2-己烯醛、正己醛、2-己烯醛、叶醇、1-戊烯-3-酮,其中(Z)-2-庚烯醛仅在鄂植8号和阿斯品种中检出,乙酸己酯只在莱星和城固32号品种中检出,正戊醇仅在鄂植8号品种中检出,皮瓜尔和阿斯品种中未鉴定出(E)-2-己烯-1-醇和2-乙基己醇。莱星、城固32号单品种初榨橄榄油随着油橄榄成熟度的增大,(E)-2-己烯-1-醇、正己醇相对含量明显升高,而1-戊烯-3-醇相对含量显著降低。莱星单品种油橄榄加酶提取的橄榄油特有成分为(E,E)-2,4-庚二烯醛,鄂植8号单品种特有成分有柠檬烯、正戊醇、(Z)-2-庚烯醛、(E)-2-己烯-1-醇、(E,E)-2,4-庚二烯醛、2-乙基己醇。结果说明,9个单品种初榨橄榄油挥发性风味成分在相对含量和成分组成上均存在差别;同一品种不同成熟度的油橄榄获取的初榨橄榄油,香气成分不同,不同品种初榨橄榄油挥发性成分随成熟度的变化规律基本一致,加酶提取工艺较佳,可丰富初榨橄榄油香气。