The olive, any olive, may be regarded as consisting of 3 main ingredients  - oil (20%), water (40%) and the olive body or flesh (40%).

It contains oxidation-resistant molecules, mostly called polyphenols. These molecules are hydrophilic, which means that they are attracted to the water in the oil. 2% only of these molecules are absorbed in the oil and are responsible for its good anti-oxidation properties.   

The remainder of these molecules is found in the olive water.

Nature did not intend for large concentrations of polyphenol molecules to enter the ground. When olives from one tree drop on the ground, they do not cause environmental damage, but rather support the growth and provide protection for this tree.  However if we take all the olives that have dropped from an entire row of trees and place them around a single tree, the damage to the tree and the soil around it will be great.

The residual water in the oil production process is actually a concentrate of polyphenols and other oxidation resistant molecules and constitutes a major environmental problem.  Unfortunately, in most cases the olive oil mills get rid of it, an action resulting in polluting the environment. In Israel, the residual water, (in the professional language – "Black Water") - is spilled into the natural creaks and woods, polluting water sources and sterilizing the landscape.  In all the olive oil manufacturing countries like Italy or Spain the same problem exists. 

Despite its harmful potential in large quantities, we thought that olive has unique beneficial qualities.  To explore these directions, our lab conducted a research on olive residues.   Recently, has it become increasingly clear that, apart from oil, the olive contains other materials that are potential contributors to health and to the immune system if properly used, particularly if used in the right proportions.

Many new and effective applications of olive residues were developed by the Capernaum Vista's laboratories, such as the Olive Soap Scrub, Olive Vinegar, Personal Hygiene Olive Water, general purpose Olive  Water serving as soap agents for the home and garden,(chemical free!) and organic controlled release fertilizers with unique properties suitable for many agricultural crops.  More products are yet under development.

All of the above mentioned products are patented by Capernaum Vista farms Ltd or have "patent pending" status, worldwide.

The "Olive Soap Scrub" is the best known of the products.

The Olive Soap Scrub" Is a paste contains 97% of crushed olives, processed after extraction and separation of the olive oil.  The paste is based on a concentrate of the remaining flesh/meat of the olives, the crushed olive pits and the enzymes contained in them.  These enzymes are capable of oxidizing the oxidation-resistant molecules contained in the olive residues. The technology of pitting the olive before the extraction of the oil was developed in Capernaum Vista's lab, resulting on the one hand in a high quality oil known as "Tabha", and a creamy paste on the other, containing various size particles and the necessary enzymes.  The olive pit mash is then added to the residues remaining from other olive oil products manufactured on site, like "Kursi" and "Beth Saida", all extra virgin, first cold pressed.

The mixture of crushed olive pits, olive paste and other olive residues is transferred to the next stage of fermentation and is mixed with various plant essentials, vegetative nut oils and other natural ingredients to make our wonderful soap paste, which also possesses natural high disinfection capabilities.

Grade 1 - larger particles of crushed olive pits, serves for scrubbing hard dirt, especially recommended for hands and body cleansing. Packed in a gallon bucket.

Grade 2 – smaller particles crushed olive pits, creating an exfoliating (pealing) soap suitable for many uses, including facial skin. Packed in 1.5 oz jar or 18 oz dark bottle.