Particularly in the production of high-grade olive oil that is bottled and offered directly to consumers, it is of vital importance that the product leaves no sediment at the bottom (sedimentation) and maintains its visual clarity for an extended period. Accordingly, our high-precision separator system has been commissioned in our facility producing for the boutique and premium segments.
The primary objective of the project is to completely remove sub-micron sediment and micro-water droplets remaining in the raw oil at the decanter outlet, enhancing the clarity of the oil while preserving its sensory (organoleptic) qualities and fruity aromas.
Technical Process and Separator Engineering
High Disc Stack Precision: Specially engineered disc geometry leverages centrifugal force with maximum efficiency to instantly separate even the smallest suspended solids (sediment) from the oil phase.
Gentle Product Handling: The high-speed separator bowl assembly processes the oil gently without mechanical stress or temperature rise, preventing increases in free acidity and peroxide values.
Continuous Automatic Discharge: The accumulated sediment layer is ejected by the system's automatic discharge mechanism, ensuring that separation quality remains constant throughout the entire process.
Key Deliverables and Added Value
Superior Visual Clarity: Minimum sediment levels were achieved prior to bottling, eliminating the risk of sediment accumulation at the bottom during storage and shelf life.
Extended Freshness and Shelf Life: Thanks to the sediment removed from the oil, internal sediment fermentation risks were prevented, multiplying the duration for which the product retains its first-day freshness.