Definition

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bitter

amargo

amer

苦味 /kǔwèi/

Tasting | adj.

which has the characteristic taste of the oils obtained from green olives or during veraison. It is a positive attribute of virgin olive oils.

Example

There are many attributes of olive oil that indicate poor quality like being rancid, fusty, musty or winey; but having a bitter sensation on the tongue or a back of the throat sting, is not one of them. In fact, it is one of the best indications of an extra virgin olive oil"s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory value.

Additional information

bitterness is perceived more intensively at the tongue end.