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European Table Olive Varieties
The most famous and sought after olive in the world. Purple black, almond shaped and shiny, it is just the thing when it comes to healthy Mediterranean diet.
A greenish olive harvested when not yet fully ripe, it is slit lengthwise or ‘cracked’ to remove the bitterness. They are kept in brine and are ready for consumption in 2-3 days.
The olive with the highest nutritional value and the richest flavor, as it’s left to ripen on the tree.
Small black shrivelled olives, their bitterness removed while ripening, they have a distinct flavor.
