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This document discusses the use of ultraviolet light to differentiate between virgin and refined olive oils, confirming previous European studies. The research found that refined olive oil exhibits a distinct bluish-violet fluorescence, while virgin oils show various colors depending on their chlorophyll content. The study concludes that the ultraviolet lamp is effective in detecting refined oil in mixtures down to 5% concentration.

Author
Zaroual Hicham
Language
EN