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<pre>On Thu, 23 Mar 2000, Stan Kailis wrote:

> Although Spain and other large producers are using sansa, Mr Raponeli of
> Perugia has developed a simple machine that separates the crushed pit
> from the exhausted flesh after crushed olives are processed for oil.
> These two by-products can be used for compost and making fuel bricks.

The "dry" component of pressing wastes (pulp and stones) are used as fuel
in the Middle East, without separating them. Occasionally the "jift" is
used as fertilizer, but more commonly it is used as a fuel, both
commerically (pottery kilns) and domestically. It is also used to make
commercial charcoal in Jordan. Burns very well, too.

Sincerely,

Peter Warnock
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