Release date is 2013-01-13

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"El aceite de olivas: su extracción, clarificación, depuración, conservación…" by Dr. Alejandro Bizzarri is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the various processes involved in olive oil production, emphasizing the methods of extraction, clarification, preservation, and packaging for export. It serves as both an instructional guide and a plea for the modernization of olive oil practices in Italy and Spain, urging producers to adopt more meticulous techniques to enhance the quality of their oils. The opening of the text introduces the author's motivation for writing, highlighting the advancements made in Italy regarding olive oil production, and the need for Spain to follow suit. It outlines the structure of the work, which is divided into three parts: a translation of Bizzarri's observations, practical recommendations for oil production, and a collection of statistics related to the olive oil trade. The initial pages set the stage for a thorough exploration of the olive oil industry, urging Spanish producers to abandon outdated methods for improved practices that would secure their market position. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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