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<pre>Rod

Count me in.

Regards
Peter Caird
www.victorianolivegroves.com
0418 392 157

----- Original Message -----
From: "Rodney Mailer" <mailerr@agric.nsw.gov.au>
To: <oliveoil@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, April 02, 2001 9:54 AM
Subject: [OliveOil] Olive oil shelf life


> There are several Australian olive producers on this group and it may be a
> good opportunity to discuss some research that we are doing. We are aware
> that although oil may be extra virgin at the time of bottling, some oils
> last longer then others.
> We are accepting samples of olive oil from producers and will carry out a
> study of the shelf life of those oils. We will test them from the date of
> receival and every three months over a period of two years.
> The tests will include fatty acid profiles, peroxide value, free fatty
> acids, rancimat induction time and polyphenols. Although individual's
> results will be kept confidential, we will publish the overall results of
> oil stabilty versus chemical composition of the range of oils.
> Participants in the study will have access to information about the
> chemical composition and quality of their oil together with an
> understanding of the oil stability. We have asked for a small
contribution
> to the research (which may be tax deductible) which is a small part of the
> actual cost of the analysis.
> If you would like to have your oil included in this study, contact me on
> the email address and I will send you more information.
> Rod Mailer
>
> Dr Rodney Mailer
> Principal Research Scientist
> NSW Agriculture
> Agricultural Research Scientist
> PMB Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
> AUSTRALIA
> Ph: 61 2 69381818 Fax: 61 2 69381809
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