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How Olive Oil is Pressed

By Kyle Phillips, About.com

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And Through the Strainer

The Olives are Washed

The Olives are Washed

After washing, the olives roll along a vibrating strainer: Leaves, twigs, and stones fall through the bars while the clean olives go on to the press.

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