Olive Oil Times Education Lab Brings International Program on Olive Oil Tasting to London

​LONDON, November 8, 2018 (Newswire.com) - The Olive Oil Times Education Lab and the International Culinary Center are bringing their Olive Oil Sommelier Certification course to London. The renowned international program teaches people to become experts in olive oil quality and will be held for the first time in Bloomsbury, a district in London’s West End, Jan. 20-25, 2019. The program, which spans two levels, is directed by Curtis Cord, the president of Olive Oil Times.

“High-quality extra virgin olive oil is among the world's healthiest and most delicious foods, not to mention a mainstay of our common culture," says Cord, "Yet there are few who can distinguish between a great extra virgin oil and one pretending to be. For the first time in London this innovative, interactive and fast-paced curriculum will empower a generation of olive oil experts.”

High-quality extra virgin olive oil is among the world's healthiest and most delicious foods, not to mention a mainstay of our common culture. Yet there are few who can distinguish between a great extra virgin oil and one pretending to be.

Curtis Cord, Director, Olive Oil Times Education Lab

Students will be exposed to an astounding variety of olive oils from 22 countries, drawn from the 1,000-sample library maintained by Olive Oil Times. Some of the course topics include sensory assessment, nutrition and health benefits, consumer perceptions, and standards and compliance. Topics will also focus on advanced tasting techniques, harvest and production and case studies in production. In addition, the course provides taste panel workshops.

The course topics are taught by a distinguished faculty of professionals from diverse regions who offer a variety of perspectives and expert-level knowledge. Courses are also offered on International Culinary Center campuses in New York and California and select locations abroad. For more information, visit OliveOilSchool.org.

About the Olive Oil Times Education Lab

The Olive Oil Times Education Lab at the International Culinary Center is a partnership between the world’s leading olive oil publication and the preeminent school for culinary education. The renowned international program teaches people to become experts in olive oil quality. For more information, visit OliveOilSchool.org.

About the International Culinary Center

As a global leader in professional culinary, pastry and wine education, ICC’s mission is to train the next generation of culinary leaders and innovators, providing them with the credentials, confidence, and connections to succeed in the food and wine industry. For more information, visit CulinaryCenter.com.

Source: The Olive Oil Times Education Lab