Description

Origin : Sfax
Cultivation area :  South and center of Tunisia
Use : Oil Olive
Production : Very high and alternate
Ripening period : Late
Entry into production : 3rd year
Tree vigor :  high
Fruits :  ripen late, are small and come in compact clusters
Rooting capacity :  low
Oil content : medium to high (23% to 27%)
Acid composition :
  • Percentage of oleic acid (C18:1) : 53% to 56%
  • Percentage of linoleic acid (C18:2) : 20%
  • Percentage of palmitic acid (C16:0) : 21%
Organoleptic characteristics : Sweet oil with a slightly fruity taste of dried almonds
Disease susceptibility :
  • Susceptible to tuberculosis
Other features :
  • Self-compatible
  • Drought resistant
  • moderately tolerant to salinity
  • Very rich in saturated fatty acids, therefore congealable from 12°C
Chemlali Sfax