Olive Oil
OptiCept organizes a seminar in Spain on PEF technology
OptiCept organizes an event to present the results of PEF treatment in olive oil production
2023-06-09
The introduction of new technologies in olive oil production is increasingly becoming a key differentiator among companies. A growing number of industrial olive mills are adopting Opticept’s Pulsed Electric Fields (PEF) technology as the go-to solution for enhancing both quality and efficiency. An example is the world’s leading olive oil producer Acesur.
Notably, Opticept is ranked 107th globally in the Foodtech 500, a prestigious ranking that is driving its continued expansion in Spain and Portugal.
Today, we hear the opinion of the olive mill Aceites Canoliva SL, which has made a significant commitment to improving its oil production process. Marisa Cano, Director of Packaging and Quality, and Miguel Higueras, master miller and head of the mill, talk to us about the competitive advantages brought by this technological investment.
Aceites Canoliva, S.L., a family-owned business with over half a century of experience in the olive oil sector, is renowned for its strong commitment to innovation. Consequently, this dedication to advancing their craft has earned Canoliva numerous awards over the years, solidifying their reputation as a leader in the industry.
The results achieved with OptiCepts technology are magnificent, it is enabling excellent results in improving quality and yields.
Marisa Cano: Last year, we integrated the patented Opticept technology into our mill, marking a significant advancement. This cutting-edge technology utilizes pulsed electric fields to open the biological cells of the olive paste between the crusher and malaxation stages.
The results have been outstanding, particularly in enhancing both quality and yield, even during a challenging harvest season.
Since the establishment of our Baena mill in 2015, Aceites Canoliva has consistently embraced the latest technologies throughout the olive oil production process. Every year, we have expanded our machinery and increased capacity to meet the growing demands of our farmers and, most importantly, to elevate the quality of the extra virgin olive oils (EVOO) we produce.
Miguel Higueras: After carefully evaluating various options and proposals on the market, we were immediately convinced by the potential of Opticept’s pulsed electric fields technology. One of the key factors in our decision was the opportunity to trial the machine on-site, thanks to a rental agreement offered by the company. This allowed us to experience firsthand the benefits it brings. Furthermore, during our assessment, we recognized that the technology significantly improve the preparation of the olive paste, leading to higher extraction yields and, ultimately, superior olive oil quality.
The OptiCept technology improve the preparation of the olive paste, leading to higher extraction yields and, ultimately, superior olive oil quality.
Miguel Higueras: The results have been outstanding, particularly in improving extractability in challenging olive varieties like Arbosana, Arbequina, and Manzanilla Cacereña, which have short maturation periods.
The performance and benefits of this technology have clearly demonstrated that our investment was a wise one, delivering substantial economic returns.
At Aceites Canoliva, our mill is nearly prepared for the upcoming season, which is shaping up to be a promising one. With the integration of this advanced technology, we plan to reduce malaxation times during production, particularly for the aforementioned olive varieties. This adjustment will allow us to further enhance the quality of our olive oils, aligning perfectly with our primary objective.
The OptiCEPT® LO7 system enables increased EVOO extraction, improved efficiency, maximum performance, and superior olive oil quality.
The olive crusher “breaks” the cell membrane to release the oil. However, a significant amount of oil is still left inside the cell. PEF ensures that the most possible oil is released from each cell.
The integration of the OptiCEPT® PEF system is made in the initial stage of the process, right after the crusher, enabling more of the valuable oil locked inside the olives cells to be accessible for processing.
The olive paste is treated with pulsed electric field within milli to microseconds making the process very efficient without applying any heat.
The effectiveness of PEF treatment is determined by the combination of pulse parameters, including electric field strength, pulse duration, and frequency.
The OptiCept LO7 PEF system is optimized for olive oil extraction and stands out as a versatile and innovative alternative to conventional methods, particularly for its non-thermal, energy-efficient, and quality-preserving characteristics.
We are happy to help you with any questions and thought you might have.
OptiCept organizes an event to present the results of PEF treatment in olive oil production
OptiCept Technologies has worked with the Spanish research institute IFAPA to analyze the effect of the PEF technology. The results confirm the good effects of the treatment on olive oil extraction.
Very little has changed in industrial olive oil production over the last two decades. Innovation and technological development are needed for the olive oil industry to prosper. Learn more about how oliveCEPT contributes to this change.
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