OLEUM Project. Data of a harmonized SPME-GC-MS method for the analysis of selected volatile compounds in virgin olive oils [Dataset]

This data corresponds to an inter-laboratory study (5 labs) applying a harmonized SPME-GC-MS method to analyze volatile compounds on 15 samples. The data shows the min-max concentration and the repeatability and reproducibility results. This work is relevant to know the performance of this method to be applied as a supporting tool for sensory assessment of virgin olive oil. The data are presented for 18 volatile compound that were selected for their contribution to positive attributes (fruitiness) and sensory defect. This work was developed in the context of the project OLEUM “Advanced solutions for assuring authenticity and quality of olive oil at global scale”, funded by the European Commission within the Horizon 2020 Programme (2014–2020, GA no. 635690).