Is olive oil made from the flesh or the stone of an olive?

The majority of olive oil is found in the flesh portion of the olive fruit, but there is some oil in the stone. The oil derived from the stone is chemically different and has little or no taste and aroma. read more

Olive Oil News Answer: The fruit is technically a drupe with three parts; the epidermis (epicarp) which remains green throughout the growth phase, then turns purple and brown when ripe; the fleshy part (mesocarp) which contains the oil; and the stone or pit (endocarp) which holds the seed. read more

The International Olive Council (IOC) has established that the water content of olive oil should be less than 0.2% in order to have a good shelf life. That low percentage is best attained with filtration. read more