episode 7 >> TASTING When tasting olive oil, much of the oil’s characteristics are perceived through the sense of smell. Though most people enjoy olive oil with other foods, the following…
Leggi tuttoepisode 6 >> TOP TEN FACTORS IN PRODUCING QUALITY OLIVE OIL What are the top ten factors in making quality olive? 1. The Olive is a Fruit and Should Be Treated…
Leggi tuttoepisode 5 >> FINAL SEPARATION OF OIL FROM WATER This is the final step. Depending on what equipment was used in the extraction process, this may be unnecessary. When a hydraulic press…
Leggi tuttoepisode 4 >> SEPARATING THE OIL FROM THE VEGETABLE WATER AND SOLIDS The next step is to separate the oil from the water and the paste. This can be done (or was…
Leggi tuttoepisode 3 >> MALAXING THE PASTE Most malaxers are made of a horizontal trough with spiral mixing blades, although some have vertical troughs. The vertical ones are generally known to produce a…
Leggi tuttoepisode 2 >> GRINDING THE OLIVES INTO A PASTE The two main types of crushers are stone mills and hammermills. There are also metal tooth grinders, although these are much less…
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