Autochthonous cultivars of Emilia Romagna region and their clones: Comparison of the chemical and sensory properties of olive oils.
The olive species (Olea europaea L.) is characterized by significant phenotypic and genetic variability the genetic matrix has a strong influence on several important extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) chemical components. Four clones from cultivars autochthonous of the Emilia Romagna region were selected for their notable performance in terms of agronomical characteristics, and the quality of the olive oil produced was studied in detail. In particular, we analyzed the fatty acid composition, the phenolic profile and the sensory analysis of the oils from these clones and compared them with the oils from the respective cultivars. Most of the new clones, all already provided with a genetic and sanitary certification, exhibited overall higher qualitative standards than the cultivars, producing monovarietal oils interesting both nutritionally and from a sensory point of view, and furthermore with a beneficial effect on health.
CNR - Institute of Biometeorology, via Gobetti 101, 40129 Bologna, Italy. Electronic address: a.rotondi@ibimet.cnr.it.
Annalisa
A
Rotondi
CNR - Laboratory of Monitoring and Environmental Modelling for the Sustainable Development, Via Madonna del Piano 10, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino (Florence), Italy. Electronic address: c.lapucci@ibimet.cnr.it.
Chiara
C
Lapucci
CNR - Institute of Biometeorology, via Gobetti 101, 40129 Bologna, Italy. Electronic address: l.morrone@ibimet.cnr.it.
Lucia
L
Morrone
CNR - Institute of Biometeorology, via Gobetti 101, 40129 Bologna, Italy. Electronic address: l.neri@ibimet.cnr.it.
Luisa
L
Neri
D002999:Clone Cells; D005227:Fatty Acids / Q000032:analysis / Q000737:chemistry; D006801:Humans; D009812:Odorants / Q000032:analysis*; D031658:Olea / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000235:genetics; D000069463:Olive Oil / Q000032:analysis* / Q000737:chemistry*; D010636:Phenols / Q000032:analysis / Q000737:chemistry; D010938:Plant Oils / Q000032:analysis / Q000737:chemistry; D011897:Random Allocation; D012903:Smell / Q000502:physiology*
D005227:Fatty Acids; D000069463:Olive Oil; D010636:Phenols; D010938:Plant Oils
Autochthonous cultivars; Clones; Fatty acids; Olea europaea; Phenols; Sensory profiles