In:
Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, Oxford University Press (OUP), Vol. 91, No. 4 ( 2008-07-01), p. 794-801
Abstract:
The Oxitester method, a novel, simple, and fast photometric method for the evaluation of the antioxidant capacity of olive oils, was validated and compared to the official oil stability index (Rancimat) method. The Oxitester method appeared to be a good alternative to the Rancimat method with adequate correlation for a wide range of virgin olive oil samples, including extrissima virgin olive oils (correlation coefficient 0.88), and extra virgin olive oils of increased acidity (free fatty acids & gt;0.45, correlation coefficient 0.89). Other quality factors (flavor, free fatty acids content, specific absorbance at 270 and 232 nm, peroxide value, and content of oleic, linoleic, and linolenic acids) were also measured and correlated to the antioxidant capacity values of the Oxitester and Rancimat methods. The Oxitester method, in contrast to the Rancimat method, was indicative of the flavor characteristics of the olive oils and the content of linolenic acid.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1060-3271
,
1944-7922
DOI:
10.1093/jaoac/91.4.794
Language:
English
Publisher:
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date:
2008
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