Turkey: Registered olive oil obtained from the centuries-old trees of Kilis is in demand from abroad

Published 2022년 11월 12일

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The article highlights Kilis, a region in Turkey renowned for its olive oil production, which has commenced its olive oil production season. With around 4 million olive trees, the region anticipates producing approximately 10 thousand tons of olive oil this season. The process involves collecting ripe olives, which are then crushed, kneaded, pressed, and filtered to produce the oil. The region's olive oil is valued for its quality and resistance to drought, with a yield of up to 50 percent from domestic and old olive trees. Demand for the Kilis olive oil, both domestically and internationally, is high, with exports expected to increase this year. Last year, 100 tons of olive oil were exported, and the region aims to export 125 tons this year, with Iran showing a strong interest in the product.

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In Kilis, one of Turkey's important olive and olive oil production centers, the arduous journey of turning olives collected from centuries-old trees into oil has begun. Olives and registered olive oil produced in Kilis are among the indispensables of kitchens with their aroma and unique taste. In the city, where oil and table olives are produced from approximately 4 million trees, approximately 10 thousand tons of oil is expected to be produced this season. Olives, which are collected from the trees after maturation, are brought to the factories to be turned into olive oil by putting them in crates and are cleared of leaves and twigs. Olives, which are then crushed and crushed, are taken to the kneading unit, pressed and washed after being brought to the consistency of dough. The olive oil obtained is passed through filters, taken into chrome tanks and made ready for bottling. Demand from abroad Kilis olive oil, one of the geographical indication registered flavors, is in demand ...

Source: Sondakika