Best Kalamata Condiment Olives
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Find Best Price at Amazon"These are a product of Greece and are just as they say, 4 lb of the kalamatas, water, salt, red wine vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil. The container doesn't state whether they need to be refrigerated but if the brine level is high after you draw a jar out, you're probably fine just adding a bit of olive oil to coat the top."
"I must admit I was a little nervous when ordering these olives because I thought maybe the jar would be kind of small."
"I love olives and this container did not disappoint."
"Ok I just received the olives well I tell you what my friend this olives very tasty!"
"A little bit vinegary and some of them still have pits which might hurt if you bite into them."
"This is my second order."
"A lot of people have written that these are too salty but they are perfect to us."
"The shipping container was very wisely designed."
Byzantine country olive mix is a classic blend of five varieties of naturally-cured olives (kalamata, Ionian green, amfissa, cracked green and atalanti) that is accented by sweet wine vinegar brine with a pinch of classic greek herbs. A mix of kalamata, Ionian green, amfissa, cracked green and atalanti olives.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Since this is a large quantity, I decided I would brine them and place them into quart-sized mason jaws for storage in the fridge. Using the recommendation of another reviewer, I placed 2 Tbsp of Himalayan Sea Salt into the bottom of the jar, added a little bit of filtered water and then layered the olives with some capers and some chopped roasted red peppers."
"I live in a lil itty bitty town and have access to black and green olives at the local supermarket. I swished the oil around the empty bag to pick up leftover spices and poured over the divided olives."
"They arrived in great condition in a heavy duty bag with the nutrition info right on the bag, which I appreciate."
"I am a huge olive lover and I just opened my first big old bag of these lovely olives."
"Wonderful olives."
"Divide into pickle jars, cover with spring/filtered water and when finished use "pickle water" for a splash on greens with walnut oil (dusting of parmesan formaggio) for light salad or any number of recipes where one desires a light olive taste."
"most olives were good, some mushy."
Byzantine country olive mix is a classic blend of five varieties of naturally-cured olives (kalamata, ionian green, amfissa, cracked green and atalanti) that is accented by a sweet wine vinegar brine with a pinch of classic Greek herbs. A mix of kalamata, ionian green, amfissa, and atalanti olives with spices.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"> The packaging (into a heavy plastic bag) apparently consisted of draining the olives and then coating them with olive oil. > I suggest gently rinsing the olives with warm water in a large bowl when you receive them, and repackaging them in your own light brine and white vinegar mix (and jars), and refrigerate. Pack the rinsed olives into the jars. > Refrigerate the jars of repackaged olives. I've had only one batch of my repackaged olives out of maybe 20 or 30 go bad--and that was when I reused a jar without washing it. SOFT OLIVES? Most Americans (like myself), raised on pimento-stuffed queen olives think that they don't like soft olives. RECOMMENDATIONS. > I also recommend the unpitted version Byzantine Country Olives, 5 Pound, which have a fuller nuttier flavor. > I also recommend the "antipasto mix" which has a great flavor Byzantine Pitted Olive Mix, Antipasto, 2 Count. OTHER SUGGESTIONS. > A half-can of chick-peas, a diced tomato, a half-cup of these mixed olives, all mixed together with a little olive oil is a wonderful, tasty, health, lunch. As just example, Grabers Ripe Green Olives are more different from stuffed queen olives than you can imagine, but are marvelous."
"I received a healthy mix of these little beauties and couldn't help gobbling them up as I was packaging them into smaller storage bags lol.. Some reviews say to put in Mason jars and refrigerate, but honestly I think most people who love olives enough to buy a 5lb bag will eat them quickly enough."
"I followed another reviewer's advice and created my own lighter brine and the taste is acceptable."
"gave this 3 stars only because I enjoyed the product itself - however - the package did not weigh 5 pounds."
"I agree with the other reviewers... too many "over ripe" olives in the mix but delish nonetheless I am an olive freak!"
"Description says they come in brine but mine didn't come in any brine and I wanted it to as I use brine in a lot of recipes...was very disappointed in that."
"this is a good way to buy olives."
Best Condiment Olives
Basil & Garlic - Ingredients: Pitted Green Olives 96%, Salt, Sunflower Oil, Basil<1%, Garlic<1%, Vinegar, Acidifiers, Lactic/Citric Acid. Chili & Garlic - Ingredients: Black Ripe Olives 94%, Sunflower Oil, Salt, Harissa 4% (peppers, preserved lemon, sunflower oil, salt, cumin,coriander, garlic), Oregano 0.3%, Garlic, Acidifier: Lactic Acid. Featured Flavors: Lemon & Rosemary (Natural Green Pitted Olives), Basil & Garlic (Natural Green Pitted Olives), Chili & Oregano (Natural Green Pitted Olives), and Chili and Garlic (Ripe Black Pitted Olives).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I take a couple of bags to the office and use them for mid afternoon snacks, great flavor!"
"Easy to take along or just use at home when a bit of extra taste is desired with a salad or sandwich."
"I was a typical child didn't like olives until I went Vegan the passion for those salty an savory delicates grew strong then I was introduced to OLOVES on a fly to Saint Maarten on a Jetblue flight and my view of the world shifted I am obsesses with oloves."
"I like the convenience of having the packs at my desk at work for a quick snack, where normal olives I would have to keep in the refrigerator after I open them."
"However the olives were quite small and most were smashed, not to a point where they were unedible, but a little unappetizing."
"I travel and love martinis."
"I love olives, but the flavors didn't seem well defined and detracted from the natural olive taste."
"Despite being marketed as a good travel/snack option, these olives are (a) covered in gunk, making them a mess to eat and (b) in a two-serving bag that is not resealable."
Best Black Condiment Olives
Some olives are artificially darkened with an iron compound called ferrous gluconate, and all canned olives are pasteurized (cooked). Sunfood Certified Organic Black Botija Olives are soft, tender black olives are scrumptious with just the right texture.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I love all different types of olives, just don't eat them often enough to warrant having them in the fridge. The olives are moist and flavorful, with a fair bit of oil."
"This is the way natural, sun dried olives taste. I like them as natural as possible, very bitter, just sun -dried."
"In no way do they have a high salt content I've noticed in other similar olives."
"It is a great addition to a platter with olives from all over the world."
"💕 The Texture & Flavor of these I also get @ my farmers market, Just dont luv the fine print on back, Sunfood package must have BPA & Chemicals In package cause says something like “These can or have caused Birth defects & ...”."
"These olives are like no others."
"I have never had better olives."
"must be an acquired taste- not oil cured, very dry and weird texture."
Best Green Condiment Olives
Featured Flavors: Lemon & Rosemary (Natural Green Pitted Olives), Basil & Garlic (Natural Green Pitted Olives), Chili & Oregano (Natural Green Pitted Olives), and Chili and Garlic (Ripe Black Pitted Olives).
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Find Best Price at Amazon"My only con would be that the olives are a little more firm than a I would have liked them but lets be honest the cute packaging, fantastic flavors and to go meal deal is hard to beat!~."
"I take a couple of bags to the office and use them for mid afternoon snacks, great flavor!"
"( I am fond of the ones with chili in them) The flavorings do not t alter the wonderful olive taste; just add a subtle flavor to them."
"Easy to take along or just use at home when a bit of extra taste is desired with a salad or sandwich."
"I was a typical child didn't like olives until I went Vegan the passion for those salty an savory delicates grew strong then I was introduced to OLOVES on a fly to Saint Maarten on a Jetblue flight and my view of the world shifted I am obsesses with oloves."
"I like the convenience of having the packs at my desk at work for a quick snack, where normal olives I would have to keep in the refrigerator after I open them."
"I love olives, but the flavors didn't seem well defined and detracted from the natural olive taste."
"Despite being marketed as a good travel/snack option, these olives are (a) covered in gunk, making them a mess to eat and (b) in a two-serving bag that is not resealable."
Best Greek Condiment Olives
Contains 30 (1.1) oz Bags of Lemon and Rosemary Snack Olives.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"It was wonderful to have some "real" food, plus the salty bite of the olives and the tartness of the lemon were a fantastic combination. We like the idea of the spicier flavors, but have stuck with the rosemary and lemon because we use them during or immediately following strenuous exercise."
"I love ooloves!"
"I put them in my work lunch, and they cheer up my day."
"Lemon and Rosemary top our favs list-super tasty and they work well with a lot of other snackin' goodies like cold chicken, cheese, etc."
"I passed these out at Burning Man this past year where portability, flavor, and shelf life were my main concerns."
"olives are my favorite foods - now i get to eat them while out/about going about my day."
"A very tasty addition to your take to work lunch and a satisfy snack."
Best Pitted Olives
Basil & Garlic - Ingredients: Pitted Green Olives 96%, Salt, Sunflower Oil, Basil<1%, Garlic<1%, Vinegar, Acidifiers, Lactic/Citric Acid. Chili & Garlic - Ingredients: Black Ripe Olives 94%, Sunflower Oil, Salt, Harissa 4% (peppers, preserved lemon, sunflower oil, salt, cumin,coriander, garlic), Oregano 0.3%, Garlic, Acidifier: Lactic Acid. Featured Flavors: Lemon & Rosemary (Natural Green Pitted Olives), Basil & Garlic (Natural Green Pitted Olives), Chili & Oregano (Natural Green Pitted Olives), and Chili and Garlic (Ripe Black Pitted Olives).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It's just your typical Amazon box with these little olive packets tied into a plain plastic bag. That made no difference to us, since we just toss the packets into a basket, but it's good to know in case you were counting on pretty packaging. The perfect snack size, unless like me you find yourself tempted to eat multiple packets simply because they taste so good!"
"It was wonderful to have some "real" food, plus the salty bite of the olives and the tartness of the lemon were a fantastic combination. We like the idea of the spicier flavors, but have stuck with the rosemary and lemon because we use them during or immediately following strenuous exercise."
"The basic-garlic combo is great with these olives and takes away a lot of the unpleasant bitterness people don't like about olives, while still satisfying salty-sour cravings."
"I take a couple of bags to the office and use them for mid afternoon snacks, great flavor!"
"Easy to take along or just use at home when a bit of extra taste is desired with a salad or sandwich."
"For me it has been so easy peasy giving up sugar, bread and pasta, but finding the best food to pack for lunch can sometimes be a challenge."
"I immediately ordered a supply from Amazon, and they are NOT the same firm and flavorful olives I enjoyed on the Jet Blue flight. The first envelope I opened had a SHARP taste of vinegar; the second envelope I opened was definitely NOT sharp with vinegar, but had no particular flavor of basil or garlic."
"The olive packets arrived dirty & oily on the outside of each packet, as well as past their expiration."
Best Stuffed Olives
Whether you prefer them stuffed, pitted, or sliced, Goya has the olive you're looking for. Goya Stuffed Olives Minced Anchovies 5.25 Oz (Pack of 6).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"He loves marintis and anchovy olives complete his ideal drink."
"These aren't quite as tender as the ones I loved in Spain but they are still the bomb!"
"Love the olives and the anchovies.....i need to learn how to make a dirty martini."
"Awesome olives."
"Good Spanish filled olives but some cans arrived dented."
"Purchased as a gift."
"not much anchovies!"
"When I opened the package, I found that every single can was dented."
Best Olive Spreads
Dalmatia's all-natural green olive tapenade combines a perfect pinch of sea salt and delightful herbs from Dalmatia's fabled Adriatic coast. Product Size: 1 jar - 6.7 oz.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Pricey but great quality!"
"This is a wonderful green olive tapenade in its natural quite sweet olive oil, which adds beautifully to the experience."
"Not bad but not great."
"Very good taste, not to strong, not to mild just right....some cheese and it's so good."
"shipping 2 much, product good."