METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THERMAL CONDITIONING OF OLIVES OR OTHER OLEAGINOUS FRUITS COMBINED WITH A CRUSHING AND KNEADING SYSTEM OF OLIVES OR OTHER OLEAGINEOUS FRUITS IN CONTROLLED OR MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE
A method and an apparatus for thermal treatment of olives or other oleaginous fruits are described. The method and apparatus are for crushing in controlled or modified atmosphere and for kneading in controlled or modified atmosphere, allowing to reduce the kneading times, improving the working capacity of the line, concomitantly preserving the quality of the product.