Olive oil quality is determined through a series of steps starting from the olive oil tree and
ending to the consumer. Among these steps, olive oil processing plays a decisive role in …

The potential health benefits of virgin olive oil (VOO) are incontestable and, thus, its
consumption and production is spreading all over the world. Among all VOO components …

The main operators of the olive oil sector are continuously involved in the development of
the olive oil mechanical extraction process with the common aim of increasing both the …

To meet the growing demand for high-quality extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) with health-
promoting properties and pleasant sensory properties, studies are needed to establish …

The ancient 'Corbella'olive variety from the center-north of Catalonia is being recovered to
obtain quality extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) with unique organoleptic properties. The aim of …

The oxidative stability of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) depends on its composition, primarily,
phenolic compounds and tocopherols, which are strong antioxidants, but also carotenoids …

The influence of hammer mill screen size (4.5 and 8.5 mm) and enzyme addition (control
and 500 ppm) on olive fruit cell wall breakdown and its consequences in terms of oil …

The estimation of hydroxytyrosol-tyrosol derivatives amounts in olive oils through the
analysis of olive pastes collected during malaxation is of utmost relevance due to the …

High-oleic oils offer excellent oxidative stability and low-temperature fluidity properties for
many applications. In this chapter, three naturally occurring high-oleic oils—avocado …

Crushing of the olive fruit is the first operation for olive oil extraction. The hammer mill is one
of the most popular devices used in modern facilities due to its easy maintenance and high …