- Glossary
- Olives - Mediterranean fruits of the olive tree
Olives - Mediterranean fruits of the olive tree
Olives are the fruit of the European olive tree cultivated in the Mediterranean for thousands of years. They must be cured before eating. Green olives are harvested unripe, black ones ripened on the tree. Enjoyed as a snack, in salads, on pizza, and in pasta. Source of healthy fats and vitamin E.
- Fruit of the European olive tree cultivated for thousands of years.
- Must be cured in brine, vinegar, or lye before eating.
- Green olives are unripe while black olives ripened on the tree.
- Source of healthy unsaturated fats, vitamin E, and antioxidants.
Nutritional values (100 g of product contains)
Energy
116 kcal
6 %
Proteins
840 mg
2 %
Fats
11 g
16 %
Carbohydrates
6 g
2 %
Fiber
2 g
6 %
Salt
2 g
31 %
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