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Effective 2002, the indication degree of acidity (% oleic acid) on the labels of the extra virgin olive oil packaging, can only be shown if accompanied by the peroxide value, the wax content and the result of ultraviolet absorption (Ks). REGULATION (EC) No 1019/2002 of 13 June 2002 on marketing standards for olive oil. This allows the consumer to be aware of the maximum permissible values of the parameters of quality for the Extra Virgin Olive Oil when making their purchases. The legislation sets the maximum allowed for maximum quality rating Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The lower rates are these analytical, have the highest quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil. We can say that there are degrees of quality within the category of Virgin Olive Oil.  We can say that there are degrees of quality within categories.

 

Maximum permitted CE: Extra Virgin Olive Oil:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Green Gold of Greece Extra Virgin Olive Oil of Olivos Espiros  obtains a virgin olive oil of Extra Virgin quality , with acidity degree of (< 0,5%), peroxide value       ( < 15) and UV (K270) spectrometry below the permitted levels. These indices ensorde our good work, the effort made to offer consumers Extra Virgin Olive Oil of Excellent Quality.

 

Olivos Espiros:  Extra Virgin Olive Oil:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Waxes , although are control parameters are also indicative of the temperature in the extraction of extra virgin olive oil and therefore also indicate quality.