KALAMATA NATURAL BLACK OLIVES Halves

Appearance

Black olives, naturally ripe, of uniform size, with typical Kalamata variety shape, of natural fermentation, free of Dacus or other signs of fly infections.

Color

Dark brown, purple, black typical of olives naturally ripen and fermented in brine.

Odor

Fruity, typical of naturally ripen and fermented olives.

Taste

Fruity, typical of naturally ripen and fermented Kalamata olives, slightly salty, without off flavors of side fermentation (zapateria, butyric, decayed egg, etc.).

Texture

Firm, fleshy but not crunchy texture, with stone.

size

141/160, 161/180, 181/200, 201/220, 221/240, 241/260