Macarico Whole Green Olives (with Pit), 500g

Macarico's Whole Green Olives are a traditional Portuguese product and a classic example of olives from Portugal's sun-drenched regions.

Product Characteristics

• Product type: Green olives (azeitonas verdes), meaning they were harvested before full ripeness.

• Feature: Whole (inteiras), which means the pit has remained in the olive. This helps keep the flesh intact and crisp during curing.

• Processing: Cured in brine (salmoura). This is the traditional preservation method that gives them their characteristic saltiness and texture.

• Origin: Portugal.

Taste and Texture

• Taste: The olives offer an intense, savory, and slightly tart aroma. Compared to black olives, the taste of green olives is fresher and more robust.

• Texture: Firm and crisp flesh. The olives are plump and juicy, indicating careful selection and harvesting at the right time.

Key Ingredients

The ingredients are typically minimalist to emphasize the pure olive flavor:

• Green olives (fruit).

• Water and salt (brine).

• Acidity regulators such as citric acid or lactic acid for flavor balance and preservation.

Usage

These olives are a versatile product for Mediterranean cuisine:

• Appetizer: Ideal as a simple aperitif snack, plain or with cheese and wine.

• Salads: They add a savory and salty kick to salads (e.g., Niçoise salad).

• Cooking ingredient: Suitable for stews, marinades, or for use in bread.

Important note for consumption: As the pit is present, the olives must be eaten carefully.