In the highly competitive world of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) production, achieving the perfect balance between oil yield and quality is critical. Quality of EVOO is also directly influenced by the decanter centrifuge settings during the extraction process. Key parameters, such as the differential speed between the drum and screw (referred to as Dn)…
Month: October 2024
Solutions for Entry-Level Olive Oil Extraction: How to Get Started
When it comes to olive oil extraction, the thought of owning your own machine for under $10,000 might seem like the dream addition to your olive tree journey, especially for hobbyists. However, producing a high-quality olive oil at a low price is impractical due to the complexity of the extraction process and the technical requirements…
Enhancing Extra Virgin Olive Oil Quality Through Densimetric Sorting
During the recent research conducted by a team from DAGRI, Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Agrarie, Alimentari, Ambientali e Forestali, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Florence, Italy, a novel approach to post-harvest handling of olives was assessed: densimetric sorting (sorting olives by density). This technique could allow producers to control the quality of extra virgin…
Amanda Bailey on Olives by The Olive Centre 