Increasing the competitiveness of Arbequina olive oils (GO Raise Arbequina)
- Type Operational group
- Execution 2017
- Assigned Budget 10.000,00 €
- Scope Autonómico
- Autonomous community Extremadura
- Main source of financing PEPAC 2014-2020
Description
The main task of the Operational Group is to improve the solubilization of antioxidant compounds in Arbequina virgin olive oils through the use of agricultural practices.
The following are the secondary tasks that are carried out:
- To transfer knowledge of the physiological behaviour of this olive throughout its maturation.
- To demonstrate, through pilot and semi-industrial experiences, the efficiency of monitoring fruit ripening and the selection of plots to differentiate batches of fruit based on their potential quality.
- Minimize the loss of phenols during oil extraction.
- To reveal the points where there are greater losses of antioxidants.
- Implement new technologies that help the solubility of antioxidant compounds and their conservation.
- Create new, more correct processes for preserving oils after their production.
- Optimizing non-renewable resources as an environmental commitment to a more efficient and environmentally friendly olive grove.
Contact information
- Coordinator/entity name: Casat
- Coordinator/entity email: b.martinez@casat.es
Beneficiaries
- Casat