2 x 260g Whole Manzanilla Olives

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Learn more about the origin of our food, and the fascinating backstories which relate to true food heroes and artisanal production. Pitted green manzanilla olives, natural lemon, water, salt, acidulant (citric acid, vinegar), antioxidant (ascorbic acid), preservative (potassium sorbate). You should also note that the picture images show only our serving suggestions of how to prepare your food - all table accessories and additional items and/or ingredients pictured with the product you are purchasing are not included. With advancement of health benefits of the Mediterranean diet there has been a sharp rise in the consumption and use of olives and olive oil.

The process involves lye-curing in an oxygenated solution, that takes approximately 24 hours instead of six to eight weeks, and treatment with ferrous gluconate that fixes the black color. The ideal size for everyday home use, these pitted Spanish Manzanilla Olives are one of the world’s most abundant olives; they originated in Sevilla, Spain. Manzanilla olives are dual-purpose medium to large drupe or stone fruit of the Olea europea tree, used as table olives and for olive oil production. Cured in the tradition of Spanish olives, this variety is first treated with caustic soda, or lye, for de-bittering. Manzanilla olives ("man-zah-nee-ya") or Manzanillo, also Manzanilla de Sevilla (in Spain), originally from the area of Seville, Spain, are sometimes referred to as Spanish olives but along with Arbosana, Arbequina, Cacereña, Hojiblanca, Empeltre, and Gordal there are over two hundred varieties grown in Spain as well as other areas.Our large lemon-stuffed Manzanilla olives make an excellent addition to cocktails, salads, tapas and antipasto assortments. If you do require precise ingredient information you should consult the manufacturer, whose contact details will appear on the packaging or label.

We will therefore not refund or replace any dented tins unless the product has been compromised or the tin is leaking. If you’re looking for high-quality Spanish food and wine to create Traditional Spanish meals, Mediterranean-style dishes or Tapas at Home, we’re sure you’ll find what you’re looking for. A severe freeze can kill olive trees, so the best area is north of Laredo and southwest of San Antonio, in the region known as the Winter Garden.

The "California black-ripe" curing method, developed circa 1905–1910, [9] has led to the Manzanilla variety mainly being used for canned black olives.