We produced it for our family, and we didn't keep it to ourselves...
Increasing health issues among those around us and the challenges of ensuring consistent access to healthy food were becoming more prominent. This prompted the beginning of our story – the journey to discover high polyphenol olive oil and produce our own.
Who We Are:
In 1986, we embarked on a journey into freelance work. Our innovative and idealistic approach first manifested in the construction sector, where we achieved success, and then extended to significant strides in the field of engineering. In 1995, we established BST Engineering, our family company. Over time, as we encountered the problems accompanying rapid urbanization, we were compelled to develop our own solutions.
With pioneering ideas and projects, we delved into pile foundation work, began manufacturing attachments and machines to overcome various ground problems, became pioneers in CFA pile applications in Turkey, and produced domestic CFA pile machines. We developed JMK (Jet Grouting Pile), an innovative pile construction method for which we obtained a patent.
As our family company continued to work and grow, much like a tailor stitching its own garment, we found ourselves faced with the increase in metabolic diseases among those close to us. Our inquisitive nature led us to seek more information on these matters. We discovered that healthy nutrition plays a crucial role in preventing diseases and reducing syndromes, but the challenge lay in the difficulty of accessing healthy foods sustainably.
The knowledge we acquired drove us to conduct more comprehensive research and find solutions once again to address our concerns. This led us to the journey of discovering high polyphenol olive oil and producing our own.
We rolled up our sleeves to produce the juice of the immortal olive tree, known for its medicinal properties, using the most ideal methods. Our engineering background expedited our progress in R&D efforts to obtain olive oil of superior quality, rich in polyphenolic components and aroma.
By experimenting with partially removed seeds, we directly experienced the enhancement of olive oil's aromatic qualities. We turned to the ancient Trapetum method, which dates back to pre-Christian times, to obtain olive oil. Through our studies, we developed a method to extract olive kernel essence without subjecting it to high heat and harm. We applied for a European patent for this method.
Taking another important step in this field, we applied for a European patent for our project to convert the byproduct of olive oil extraction, known as pomace, into animal feed without subjecting it to high temperatures.
Satisfaction derived from the quality and benefits of the olive oil we obtained through comprehensive research and developed methods, achieving high polyphenol levels under the light of knowledge, prompted us to share our product with those around us. The feedback we received from them was overwhelmingly positive.
And at the end of the day, we decided to share this elixir of life we produced for our family with anyone aspiring to lead a healthier life.
As the OOVIVA family, our idealistic and pioneering approach drives us to push all boundaries and relentlessly pursue growth and development. While we continue our efforts to achieve more successes in our field, we are proud and happy to present the olive oil we've obtained to you, to enhance your quality of life with Ooviva, and to offer solutions for various ailments.
We are always in pursuit of better quality.
We believe that there is much more progress to be made in the journey of olive oil, a history nearly as ancient as humanity itself. Our R&D efforts, guided by knowledge, continue at full speed!
We offer the best for you and your table. To achieve this, we continue our R&D efforts day by day.
Olive Powder:
We have successfully managed to separate and dry the byproduct of olive oil production, pomace, without subjecting it to high heat or chemical treatments. After removing the solid components, we turned it into a powder and mixed it into feed for small livestock and poultry, yielding positive results from our experiments. Furthermore, we have begun to explore the beneficial contributions of pomace in breadmaking. In our efforts to create starch-free, low glycemic index bread, we have achieved significant advancements. Our research in this area is ongoing.
Vacuum Malaxation:
The greatest enemies of olive oil are heat, light, and oxygen. During the production of olive oil, the olive paste spends the longest time in the malaxation phase. At this stage, it comes into contact with a significant amount of oxygen. Vacuum malaxation provides an oxygen-free environment while also allowing the oil droplets to come together, forming larger droplets and increasing phenolic content. With Ooviva, we are dedicated to using only vacuum malaxation to offer you a product with the highest phenol, aroma, and ratio. We are committed to ongoing research in this field.
Decanter:
In modern olive oil production, the separation of oil droplets from the olive paste is achieved through horizontal centrifugation using the centrifuge, also known as a decanter. To achieve maximum efficiency, the olive paste should cover the longest distance inside the decanter, reach a high centrifugal force, and be processed in a way that leaves only a small number of particles in the produced oil. At Ooviva, we prioritize this aspect with utmost care and significance during our production, and we continue our efforts in this area to offer you a product with even higher phenolic content and ratio in the future.
Separator:
After olive oil is separated using a horizontal centrifuge, it still contains olive particles. If these particles are not separated from the olive oil, they can alter the taste, aroma, and phenolic structure of the oil. As the Ooviva family, we perform the separation of particles without adding water or exposing them to air, and we continue our research in this field.
Olive Kernel Extract is being processed to make it suitable for human consumption without the use of heat treatment or any other chemicals:
We have successfully extracted olive kernel extract without applying heat treatment or chemical processes. We continue our R&D efforts to explore various ways of utilizing olive kernel extract and bringing innovations in this field to offer you new possibilities.
Strainer:
By crushing and mixing the desired amount of olive kernels into the olive paste, we enhance the transfer of aroma and other components into the oil, ensuring that we produce Ooviva to the highest standards. We continue to conduct research and work towards further advancements in this area to enhance our processes.
