PRODUCTION PROCESS OLIVE MILL STATHORAKIS | Trading of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Moires Heraklion Crete
In our modern olive mill “STATHORAKIS” located in Heraklion, Crete, and more specifically in Moires, we work daily with dedication and produce extra virgin olive oil following the strictest quality assurance standards.
The production process of our extra virgin olive oil is an important procedure that requires attention to detail and dedication to quality.
Harvesting & Transport The olives are collected from the trees during harvesting, usually using machines or traditional methods. Transport to our olive mill is carried out with care, in order to preserve the quality of the olives. ...
Cleaning of the Fruit The olives undergo a cleaning process, during which foreign objects and leaves that may be present are removed. ...
Grinding of the Fruit & Creation of Paste The cleaned olives are ground to produce a paste. This paste contains the olive oil, the core, and the olive’s liquids. ...
Fermentation The paste undergoes a fermentation process, where enzymes begin to break down the paste and the oil starts to separate from it. ...
Separation of Olive Oil from the Core and Additional Liquids. During the fermentation process, the olive oil begins to separate from the rest of the olive mass, including the core and the additional liquids. ...
Storage The resulting olive oil is stored in suitable tanks or containers to maintain its freshness and quality. ...
This process ensures the production of high-quality extra virgin olive oil that preserves its taste and nutritional characteristics. ...
