How is olive oil produced?
It may seem simple, but producing quality olive oil requires hard work, knowledge, and strength.
From year-round tree care to harvesting and pressing, each step is crucial.
The millstone and the press are the main elements of ancient oil mills.
After the olives were crushed in a stone mill, the resulting paste was placed in bags and pressed to extract oil. The first pressing produced the highest-quality oil, known as virgin oil. In the past, millstones and press bars were powered by slaves or animals. Since the 20th century, hydraulic presses have taken over the process.
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