FENOLIVA Operational Group: Evolution during the campaign of the physicochemical and sensory composition of olive oils produced in the PDOs

The main expected results are the following:

1. To establish the evolution of the profile of the fractions of phenolic compounds and tocopherols throughout each campaign.
2. Determine the evolution of the concentration of volatile oxidation compounds and their relationship with the sensory profile obtained.
3. Introduce technological innovations in the manufacturing process that lead to increased concentrations of phenolic compounds, tocopherols, pigments, volatile compounds, and other minor compounds.
4. Provide the sector with a guide to best practices based on the acquired knowledge that will facilitate the implementation of innovation in the rest of the interested olive oil mills, for the implementation of improvements in production processes that increase extractability, avoiding losses of high-value products and aligning with the circular bioeconomy strategy.
5. Improve the oil separation process in the final stages of production (vertical centrifuge, clarifiers, oil filtration, and storage in the oil mill) by removing solid particles, other impurities, and moisture.
6. Implement a Surveillance System useful for those involved in the project.
7. Generate a Multiplier Effect of the Project The project will result in a higher economic value of EVOOs, which, through the work carried out by the PDOs, will ultimately benefit the olive mills and, ultimately, the farmers or producers in these geographical areas where traditional and intensive olive groves predominate. Ultimately, we can contribute to establishing a population in these areas currently subject to depopulation and the abandonment of olive groves.