Hydraulic Olive Press:

Advantages:

  • limited investment

  • simple and reliable machinery

  • low energy consumption

  • pomace has low moisture content

  • tolerates rocks and sand without wear

  • no water added, minimal vegetable water disposal

Disadvantages:

  • labor intensive

  • material left on mats decomposes if not properly cleaned and stored

  • can produce chemicals responsible for winey and fusty defects

  • discontinuous process