摘要：The effects on flavor and aroma of volatile aroma compounds in virgin olive oil are substantially important. Around 280 volatile compounds were determined in olive oil and approximately 70 of them were determined as having direct effect on aroma and were defined as responsible group of flavor in olive oil. The composition of volatile aroma compounds in olive oil varies, depending on primarily in enzymatic reactions, and on the environmental and technological factors. Five- and six-carbon compounds and especially six-carbon volatile compounds in high quality olive oils constitutes 60-80 % of the total volatile compounds. Fruity, bitter and pungent tastes in virgin olive oil provide consumer appeal by having a positive impact on sensory quality. In this study, volatile aroma compounds in virgin olive oil, and the factors that have impact on their formation, and the effects of them on sensory quality of the olive oil were emphasized..
