Tag: Olive

Green olives are for the most part intended to be eaten raw. They are cured not cooked. This is, I believe, why they don’t typically appear on pizzas. Canned black olives are literally cooked, like most anything else in a can. Are green or black olives better on pizza? Best- Black Olives The olives give […]

2019. Negative attribute of virgin olive oil. Flavour that is reminiscent of metals. It is characteristic of oil which has been in prolonged contact with metallic surfaces during crushing, mixing, pressing or storage. Why do olives taste like chemicals? The taste is so astringent that even the most bitter lover would have trouble getting them […]

How to Brine and Cure Your Own Olives Clean and sort olives. Sort through the olives and discard any damaged olives or debris. Add seasonings. Add seasonings of your preference to the olive jars. Make the brine. Ferment. Wait. Store. How do you prepare olives after picking from a tree? Combine 1 part salt to […]

Raw olives are incredibly bitter, so once harvested they are cured and then usually preserved in salt or brine. The small, oval olive fruit has a flavour ranging from salty to mild and sweet. Can you eat a raw olive? Raw olives are far too bitter to eat, and can only be enjoyed after they […]

Olives A B 1 Olives—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2016 2 Form Average retail price 3 4 Canned1,2 $5.09 How much do olives sell for? TRADITIONAL HIGH DENSITY ORCHARDS Land Cost per Acre $1,000 to more than $50,000 in California Tons per Acre – Mature Trees 1 – 6T Pounds of […]

Yes, you can eat raw olives, but most people will not want to after the first bite. There may be some people who have built up a tolerance to the bitterness in raw olives, but these people are the ones growing and harvesting them. They need to taste them to make sure they are growing […]

Greece has a rich history of olive oil production that dates back thousands of years and has been essential to both diet and the local economy for more than 5000 years. While the earliest surviving olive oil amphorae dates back to 3500BC, the production of olive oil is assumed to have started much earlier. Is […]

Greek olive oil is known worldwide for its purity, exceptional taste and high nutritional value. Besides, extra virgin olive oil is a superfood. Studies have shown that olive oil is the healthiest product among vegetable oils. Why is olive oil from Greece so special? “Greek extra virgin olive oils have very low acidity and peroxides, […]

Although the Kalamata olives are Greek, they are an important part of the Italian culinary tradition. Even some Sicilian olive oils include a blend of Kalamata olive oil. Like many olives, these are too bitter to eat right at harvest. They have to be soaked in a brine or vinegar for about five months. What […]

Grown in the sunny hills of Italy, Spain, and Greece, black olives are tender and briny fruits that have become synonymous with Mediterranean cuisine. Frequently preserved in brine to keep their vibrant acidic flavor, these olives are ideal for snacking. What is the origin of black olives? The black olives are native to Mexico, Central […]

Nafplion olives are one of the most common of the green olives that are found in Greece. Traditionally grown in Nafplion in the Peloponnese, these olives are brined in a unique blend of salt, water, and spices. Where do green olives come from? Because the raw green olives have a naturally bitter taste, they need […]

Black Greek olives are one of Greece’s most popular table olive varieties. These olives are known for their purple to black hue, soft meaty texture, and tart, tangy, slightly acidic flavor reminiscent of red wine vinegar. Black Greek olives are of the Conservolia variety, which grows mainly in Central and West Greece. Where do black […]

between 3000 and 4000 years old. The oldest, “s’Ozzastru”, is in Santu Baltòlu di Karana, close to San Bartolomeo country church. This imposing olive tree has a circumference of around 12 metres and is 8 metres tall, and it is thought to be between 3000 and 4000 years old, making it the oldest tree in […]

Castelvetrano olives are Italy’s most ubiquitous snack olive. Bright green, they’re often referred to as dolce (sweet), and come from Castelvetrano, Sicily, from the olive variety nocerella del belice. They have a Kermit-green hue, meaty, buttery flesh, and a mild flavor. Where do green olives come from? Because the raw green olives have a naturally […]

Kalamata olives vs Black Olives Black olives also come from the Mediterranean area. They were first cultivated over five thousand years ago. Today many countries are involved in their production due to their climate – not only Greece, but also the USA, Australia, etc. Do olive trees only grow in Greece? Olive tree of Vouves, […]

Legend says this sacred tree was a gift from goddess Athena. According to legend, Poseidon smashed his trident upon the land to create a salt spring, while the wise Athena offered a more productive gift: She planted an olive tree atop the Acropolis. Why was Athena’s tree the olive tree? The reason that the olive […]

The felled trees were infected with Xylella fastidiosa, a bacterium that slowly chokes trees to death. It has already infected 20 of Italy’s 150 million olive trees, mostly in the region of Puglia, which used to contribute up to 50% of Italy’s total annual olive oil production. Why are olive trees dying? Today, olive trees […]

The olive tree is one of the most iconic trees in Greek culture. In Greek mythology, Athena won the patronage of Athens from Poseidon with the gift of an olive tree, because it is a symbol of peace. The olive branch is also a sacred prize in Greece, representing the highest honor. Why olive tree […]

Olive trees have been grown in Italy and the Med for over 6,000 years. In fact, 90% of the world’s production of olives comes from this region. Are olives Italian or Greek? The arrival of the olive in Europe occurred in Greece about 3,000 years ago. They were the first Europeans to cultivate and use […]

Kalamata olive Kalamata A bowl of Kalamata olives Olive (Olea europaea) Color of the ripe fruit Dark purple Origin Greece What kind of olive is a Greek olive? Conservoila olives These large, oval olive are some of the most commonly produced table olives produced in Greece. What are the different types of Greek olives? On […]