Solid metal cylinder housed in the press cylinder which acts as a plunger and applies pressure to the press load.

See exocarp.

Gustatory sensation of oils produced at the beginning of the season or from certain varieties owing to their content of phenolic compounds. It is detected in the palate and throat.

Machine that weighs olives in a single hopper.

Process of separating the oil from the mixed paste through the metal meshing of a partial extractor.

To convert a product into pellets to make it easier to handle and use.

Small implement used for harvesting olives by hand.

First area of the olive oil mill where preliminary operations take place.