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sunfish · 12-28-2011, 10:34 PM

[quote=momoese;183963]Yes, Ante's olive is by far the best I've had. I don't know if it's the freshness or the fruits, but it's amazing and I'm very happy to have been able to experience it!

I have tried Antes olive oil and it is indeed great stuff. I think the reason is it is not over processed.Maybe Ante will explain later.

Antes oil was at least a two cougher.

9. Why are Extra Virgin olive oils often so bitter?

Extra Virgin olive oils contain the flavors of the olive fruit. (Tasting a raw olive is one of those experiences you would hope never to repeat.) Bitterness, along with pungency and vegetal/fruit flavors are considered positive attributes in EVO olive oils, particularly when they are well balanced. Depending on many factors, such as the olive variety and ripeness, milling technique, and the age of the oil, the bitterness and pungency can be quite intense. Sometimes professional tasters jokingly classify EVO oils as ‘one-cough, two-cough or three-cough’ oils. Fortunately, these strong olive oils make wonderful condiments. Once you get used to them, you’ll find them more and more attractive.

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sunfish Banned sunfish's Photo Gallery Location: San Diego Find me on the map! Zone: 9-11 Name: Tony Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 18,429 BananaBucks : 1,646,888 Feedback: 8 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3,210 Times Was Thanked 20,594 Times in 7,760 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 2,716 Times	Re: Which cooking oils do you use? [quote=momoese;183963]Yes, Ante's olive is by far the best I've had. I don't know if it's the freshness or the fruits, but it's amazing and I'm very happy to have been able to experience it! I have tried Antes olive oil and it is indeed great stuff. I think the reason is it is not over processed.Maybe Ante will explain later. Antes oil was at least a two cougher. 9. Why are Extra Virgin olive oils often so bitter? Extra Virgin olive oils contain the flavors of the olive fruit. (Tasting a raw olive is one of those experiences you would hope never to repeat.) Bitterness, along with pungency and vegetal/fruit flavors are considered positive attributes in EVO olive oils, particularly when they are well balanced. Depending on many factors, such as the olive variety and ripeness, milling technique, and the age of the oil, the bitterness and pungency can be quite intense. Sometimes professional tasters jokingly classify EVO oils as ‘one-cough, two-cough or three-cough’ oils. Fortunately, these strong olive oils make wonderful condiments. Once you get used to them, you’ll find them more and more attractive.