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Sunday 22 February 2015

Detailing The Specifics Of Olive Oil Tasting Bars

By Katie Onson


There's something to be said about the uniqueness of olive oil tasting bars. These stores, for those who do not know, allow consumers to sample various products via on-tap containers. What this does is that it allows shoppers to taste different oils before they settle on purchases, whereas they wouldn't have been as comfortable to buy otherwise. One has to wonder about the appeal of these stores and whether or not they will be able to stand the test of time.

According to The Olive Oil Times, these types of bars have quite a bit of history to them. Keep in mind that these started off in Europe before spreading to the United States, which resulted in more than one thousand different stores opening. It's easy to see that the concept of this store can catch anyone's intrigue. However, I do not think that anyone anticipated just how much popularity they would have attained in the United States.

This on-tap sampling mechanic is strong because it not only allows people try different products but broaden their experiences. Many of the stores I've seen are ones which not only sell olive oil but a litany of vinegars to boot. I was able to try fruitier oils, as well as stronger vinegars, which allowed me to have a better appreciation of food in general. It also ensured that I would make greater investments. This is great news for many reputable authorities, Unaprol included.

The article mentioned the idea of these bars being trends and nothing more. One of the proposed reason was the idea of retail food sampling regulations being stricter in some areas of the country, as opposed to others. After all, these types of rules will be different from Texas to New York, to name one example. Can this change? I believe that it can but, at the moment, it does not seem as though this will be the most doable solution.

Nonetheless, I feel like these types of bars can become even better in due time. It's important for food safety to be exercised, meaning that freshness and overall quality must be kept at high levels. Oil like this is best when it's placed in dark containers and I believe that on-tap containers can benefit from similar materials. Regulations can change in time, too, so who's to say that restrictive components are cemented? Given the popularity of olive oil tasting bars, I'm sure that positive results will rise.




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