Akhisar Domat Olive Oil

Akhisar Domat Zeytinyağı is a natural extra virgin olive oil produced from From Akhisar tomato olives grown in the Akhisar district of Manisa province and its surrounding areas including Gölmarmara, Salihli, Turgutlu, Saruhanlı and Kırkağaç districts. This product was registered for geographical indication protection under Law No. 6769 on Industrial Property on 10 November 2017 and was officially registered by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office on 28 March 2022. The registration process was carried out by the Akhisar Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Product Characteristics

Only the Akhisar olive registered under number 166 and cultivated within the defined geographical boundary are used in the production of this olive oil. There is a direct relationship between the product’s reputation and its geographical origin. Akhisar Domat Zeytinyağı is distinguished by its low free fatty acid content and low peroxide value. It is also characterized by a high β-sitosterol ratio and total sterol content. These properties define the purity and quality standard of the product.

Production Process

The production process includes the following stages: harvesting of olives, washing, crushing, milling into paste, breaking the oil-water emulsion, separation of oil through centrifugation or pressing, removal of vegetation water, storage in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature and odor-free conditions, clarification using earth and paper filtration methods, and finally bottling in glass or tin containers. All these steps are carried out in a manner that preserves the chemical and physical properties of the product.

Packaging and Labeling

During packaging, the product must bear the inscription “Akhisar Domat Zeytinyağı”, the geographical indication emblem, and one of the registered logos. The logo must be at least 3x3 cm in size and may not be smaller than two thirds of the company’s brand logo.

Monitoring and Protection Process

The monitoring process is coordinated by the Akhisar Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The monitoring body consists of experts from the Akhisar Chamber of Commerce, the Akhisar Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, and the Bornova Olive Research Institute. Inspections are conducted at least once annually and may also be carried out at any time upon complaint. During inspections, compliance with the production method, use of Akhisar olive, accuracy of chemical properties, and correctness of labeling on packaging are verified. Samples are coded to ensure confidentiality of company information prior to analysis. Inspection costs are covered by the Akhisar Chamber of Commerce and Industry and reimbursed to the sample owner.