Whole Kalamata Olives In Brine 210g

Since many years Greece is renowned for its olives. These olive are the finest in the World. The Kalamata olive is a large almond-shaped, plump, dark purple olives with a smooth, meaty texture named after the city of Kalamata in the southern Peloponnese, Greece. Often used as table olives, Dolce Vita Kalamata Whole Greek Kalamata Olives are imported from sun-drenched olive groves in Greece. Deep purple in color and succulently rich in flavor these tender meaty olives are famous crowd pleasers. They are naturally tree ripened and cured in traditional greek style using extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar and light sea salt in brine. Dolce Vita Kalamata Olives are prepared by debitters the olives by packing them in water or weak brine, which is changed daily, for around a week. Once complete, they are then packed in brine and wine vinegar with a layer of olive oil and slices of lemon on top. The olives are often slit to decrease the processing time. Our Kalamata olives are the ideal addition to a wide range of dishes, including salads, pasta and pizza. Also essential for a Greek salad. Unlike most fruits, kalamata olives are high in fat and lower in carbs. A serving of 5 kalamata olives (38 grams) provides (2Trusted Source): Calories: 88, Carbs: 5 grams, Fiber: 3 grams, Protein: 5 grams, Fat: 6 grams, Sodium: 53% of the Daily Value (DV)Kalamata olives are rich in oleic acid, a type of MUFA linked to improved heart health they’re also a good source of iron, calcium, copper, and vitamins A and E.