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What is Pomace Oil?

What is Pomace Oil?

Pomace oil is an olive oil byproduct made from the leftover pulp, pits, and skins of olives. It's produced by extracting the remaining oil from the pomace using solvents, then refining the oil to remove impurities.


How Pomace Oil is made

  1. Olive oil is extracted from the olives using mechanical methods

  2. The remaining pulp, pits, and skins are called pomace

  3. Chemical solvents, like hexane, are used to extract the remaining oil from the pomace

  4. The extracted oil is refined to remove impurities

  5. The refined oil is blended with a small amount of virgin olive oil to improve its flavor and aroma

Characteristics

  • Pomace oil has a neutral flavor and scent

  • It's often blended with virgin olive oil to improve its taste and aroma

  • It's sometimes cheaper than other olive oils

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