What are the differences between olive oils produced from early harvest and mature harvest in terms of their uses and properties?
Early harvest is the harvesting of olives that are completely green in color, starting from the end of September until the beginning of November.
The resulting oil has low bitterness, pungency and acidity, and high fruitiness. The mature harvest is obtained by harvesting the pink and purple olives from mid-November until January.
The resulting oil has a harsher taste than the early harvest, and its acidity is relatively higher.
While early harvest olive oil is more valuable and rich in content, it is recommended to be consumed raw, while mature harvest olive oil is more suitable for use in meals.
