Oleocanthal
Earthy
Oleocanthal is an aroma compound in the earthy family. It shows up in 4 ingredients in the escoff catalog.
01At a glance
Aroma familyEarthy
Wheel note—
Found in4 ingredients
PotencyA pungent tastant; stings the throat.
02What it smells like
Peppery, with a throat-catching sting — taste more than smell.
03Also found in· 1
extra-virgin olive oil
04In the kitchen
The peppery bite of fresh olive oil and a marker of its freshness.
05Where it sits
Aroma family
06Found in these ingredients· 4
07Other earthy compounds· 24