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Training as a professional olive oil taster is not only a personal pleasure.

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"The world of the olive oil and its supply chain also offers a wide range of job, growth and specialization opportunities."

In the food industry, in fact, olive oil is the only product for which sensory analysis is legally valid and, therefore, there is an increasing request for selected tasters – Panels trained to objectively assess the sensory characteristics of this product.

Since 1983, O.N.A.O.O. is the first school in the world teaching the art of olive oil tasting and it trains new tasters for this purpose, providing the most up-to-date scientific knowledge in every educational field. The trainers, who are qualified and accredited professionals, share with the participants their solid knowledge. Only here, the participants in the courses can learn about and taste oils from all over the world.

The O.N.A.O.O. official technical course was created with this goal in mind. The course, which lasts at least 35 hours, is led by a responsible Panel Leader and recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture and authorized by the Region where the course is held.

Participants who pass the four selective trials receive a Certificate of Physiological Eligibility for Tasting; in case of failing, a Certificate of Participation in the course is still issued.

How To Become A Professional Olive Oil Taster And What Are The Requirements

To become a professional taster, as first step, it is essential to enroll in the O.N.A.O.O. official technical course, which is open to everyone, even those with no previous experience in the olive oil industry.

The official technical course does not only include theoretical and practical classes, but also selective trials which are necessary to obtain the Certificate of Physiological Eligibility for Tasting. The Certificate is a compulsory requirement for the enrollment in the National List of Technicians and Experts, managed by the M.A.S.A.F. (Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry).

What The O.N.A.O.O. Official Technical Course Consists Of

Those who decide to undertake this course participate in theoretical and practical lessons ranging from sensory analysis of olive oil to chemical analysis, which are crucial elements for the classification of oils.

Theoretical lessons:

  • Introduction to sensory analysis
  • The I.O.C. method for organoleptic evaluation of virgin olive oils
  • Chemical and physical characteristics of olive oils
  • Olive growing and the effects on the quality of olive oils
  • Influence of technology on the quality of olive oils
  • The classification, the community and international legislation of olive oils
  • Olive oils and fats in the diet: healthy and physiological aspects
  • Production and consumption in the world

Practical lessons:

  • Tasting technique
  • Organoleptic evaluation sheet
  • Recognition of negative attributes
  • Recognition of positive attributes
  • Use of the sheet
  • Tasting of olive oils from around the world

Recognitions And Certificates At The End Of The Course

At the end of the course, every participant receives a Certificate of Participation. If they pass the selective trials, participants also receive a Certificate of Physiological Suitability for Tasting Virgin Olive Oils.

The latter is one of the prerequisites for:

  • joining the National List of Experts and Technicians of Virgin and Extra Virgin Olive Oils managed by the Ministry of Agriculture;
  • enrolling the Advanced Course of O.N.A.O.O. to obtain the Qualification of Professional Taster.

How to join the course?

To join the course, simply download the registration form, fill it in and email it to info@onaoo.it. ONAOO will shortly contact applicant to define the modalities of participation.

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This membership opens the door to all the possibilities that the world of oil offers to the tasting professional.

Official Technical Course

The first step into the world of Tasting

Training as professional olive oil tasters is not only a personal pleasure: the universe that revolves around olive oil and its supply chain also offers a wide range of job, growth and specialization opportunities.

The course is open to everyone, even to those without any experience in the oil sector.

Participants who pass the four selective tests receive a Certificate of Physiological Suitability for Tasting.

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Advanced Course

an in-depth knowledge of sensory analysis

The advanced course allows you to consolidate and deepen your knowledge of oil tasting and obtain the qualification of ONAOO Professional Taster, but above all, to be included in the "International Register of Professional Tasters".

The ONAOO advanced course, aimed at inclusion in the International Register of Professional Tasters

Qualified national and international organizations and companies in the sector draw from the Register to find experts in the sector to include in their entrepreneurial realities

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ONLINE INDIVIDUAL PREPARATORY COURSE FOR OLIVE OIL TASTING.

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Certified Tasting Days

ASPIRING OLIVE OIL TASTER

Participants are invited to recognize strengths, weaknesses, qualities and organoleptic characteristics of the various oils

Attestation issued by a Panel Head

A practical test in which everything learned during the technical course is applied in practice.

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Official Technical Course

The first step into the world of tasting

A true expert of "liquid gold" is distinguished from a simple amateur by virtue of his training.

Advanced course

An in-depth study of sensory analysis

It allows you to consolidate and deepen your knowledge on oil tasting and inclusion in the "International Register of Professional Tasters".

Online courses

INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COURSE PREPARATORY FOR TASTING OLIVE OIL.

To learn how to taste olive oil directly from your home.

Certified Tasting Sessions

Certificate issued by a Panel Leader

Certified tasting sessions, held in the manner and within the times required by current legislation.

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Corso Tecnico Ufficiale

Il primo passo nel mondo dell'Assaggio

Un vero esperto dell”oro liquido” si distingue da un semplice amatore in virtù della sua formazione.

Corso Avanzato

un approfondimento del sapere sull’analisi sensoriale

Consente di consolidare e approfondire le conoscenze sull’assaggio degli oli e l'inserimento nel “Registro Internazionale Assaggiatori Professionisti”.

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CORSO ONLINE INDIVIDUALE PROPEDEUTICO ALL’ASSAGGIO DELL'OLIO DI OLIVA.

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Attestazione rilasciata da un Capo Panel

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