A Review on the Occurrence and Analytical Determination of PAHs in Olive Oils

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are ubiquitous environmental and processing contaminants, which may contaminate vegetable oils due to atmospheric fall-out or bad production practices. Due their carcinogenic toxic effects, surveillance schemes mitigation strategies needed monitor human exposure PAHs. In particular, the lipophilic nature of these substances, edible present unsafe levels compounds. Among these, olive oil, in particular extra virgin is a high-value commodity, also known for its health benefits. Therefore, occurrence contaminants this product not only concern but causes economic image damage. review, an overview PAHs all categories oil provided, as well description official methods available analytical developments last 10 years.