Olive

Green olives, which are young, immature olives, can be cured in water, which removes the bitter taste of the raw fruit. They will have a… Read More »How Do You Make Green Olives Edible?

Harvested olives may be milled to make oil or cured for food production. Olives cannot be consumed direct from the tree; they are too bitter… Read More »What Do You Do With Olives From A Tree?

Olives picked off the tree contain a very bitter compound called oleuropein. Harvested olives must be “cured” to remove the bitterness in order to make… Read More »How Do You Prepare Olives To Eat From The Tree?

Though olives are perfectly fine to consume straight from the jar, we recommend that you rinse them under cool water before serving. This removes most… Read More »Can You Eat Olives Straight From The Jar?

Once picked, olives need to be crushed for oil within a few days. Store in a cool dark place in ventilated crates or cardboard boxes… Read More »How Do You Store Olives Before Pressing?

Extra virgin olive oil must be free from any alterations in color, taste, nutrients or vitamins. EVOO is made when olives are crushed into a… Read More »What Is Extra Virgin Olive Oil Made Of?

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… Read More »Why Are There No Green Olives On Pizza?

Refrigeration is best for long-term storage of all olive oils except premium extra-virgin ones. Consider keeping a small amount of olive oil in a sealed… Read More »Do You Refrigerate Olive Oil?

It is the healthy lactobacillus probiotic bacteria from the fermentation process. It is perfectly normal and safe to eat. In fact, it helps you digest… Read More »What Is The White Stuff In My Olive Jar?

The color of olive oil is NOT an indicator of its quality or flavor. Color is determined by the ripeness of the olives at harvest;… Read More »What Does It Mean If Olive Oil Is Green?