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piedmont > wrote in news:Xns9DB6561C6A7BCmawil1013
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> PL > wrote in
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>> piedmont > wrote in news:Xns9DB58BCA52478mawil1013
>> @news.albasani.net:
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>>> I sampled one teaspoon of EVOO/extra virgin olive oil today out of
>>> curiousity. I was suprised at how mildly harsh it tasted, Not a

burning
>>> sensation but left an impression and almost bitter.
>>>
>>> any comments on how EVOO should taste?
>>>

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>> It all depends on the quality.
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>> It's supposed to have a fruity flavour. Definitely not bitter though.
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> That's what concerned me was when I tasted it, it wasn't fruity or even
> olive tasting. It really came across as harsh! and as suggested earlier,
> time to sample other brands.
>




It's like wine....... every olive grove will taste different.

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Peter Lucas
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I didn't fight my way to the top of the food chain to be a vegetarian.