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Virgin olive oil is the fat of choice in the Mediterranean Diet, due to its unique sensory characteristics and the health benefits that its consumption brings. Its richness in mono and polyunsaturated fatty acids, fat-soluble vitamins and antioxidant and bioactive compounds make this product a functional food with health claims recognised by the EU (COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012).
The various commercial types of olive oil are defined on the basis of their quality. The quality of virgin olive oil is assessed not only by chemical parameters but also by sensory analysis carried out by panels of tasters trained for this purpose. The methodologies used are defined by the EU (COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2022/2105 of 29 July 2022).
Goals
The overall objective of this course is to provide the basic knowledge necessary for the sensory analysis of food and its application to the specific case of testing virgin olive oils.
Recipients
General public interested in the topic. Students.
Requirements
Open to all interested parties, no prior knowledge is necessary.
Applications
Opening - June 10, 2024
Closing date - July 8, 2024
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Coordination and Trainers
-Ana Carrilho (Esporão Azeites; representative of Portugal in the group of experts in sensory analysis of virgin olive oil of the International Olive Oil Council)
-Suzana Ferreira Dias
Entities and Partners
- Esporão Olive Oils
Information
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Course TypeList item 1Training Course
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OperationIn person
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DurationList item 212h
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Start DateList item 3July 16, 2024
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End DateList item 4July 18, 2024
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RegimeLabor
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Time3 afternoons, between 2pm and 6pm
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CreditsDoes not match
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AssessmentOnly trainees who participate in at least 80% of the course sessions will receive a "certificate of participation". Trainees who, in addition to participating, pass the final sensory analysis test will be issued an additional "certificate of participation with success".
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Vacancies20
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Price250.00 EUR - general public 200.00 EUR - current or former ISA faculty, staff and students 100.00 EUR – current ISA students