Whole Foods Market Giant Castelvetrano Olives, 150g

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Although its origin was believed to be Spanish, scientists at the University of Spain at Cordoba were unable to link it to Spain's 700 olive varieties. Use them to add a burst of flavor to leafy green salads, hot or cold pasta recipes, pizzas, flatbreads, wraps, hummus, baked Brie… the possibilities are endless. Combine Jeff’s Garden Castelvetrano Olives along with red onion, edamame, fresh peas, broccolini (or any fresh vegetables you have on-hand) with lemon zest, tarragon and EVOO for a hearty summer side dish. Because everyone loves them… even those who don’t think they like olives can’t get enough Castelvetrano olives.

But a few decades ago, your average American knew only a few varieties—some were green, some were black, some were pitted, and the best ones were pimento-stuffed. These large, green olives have a mild, buttery flavour that makes them popular table olives, though they are also used to produce olive oil. The flavor is sublime, mild in a way that feels more like a warm ray of sunshine or the first breath of fresh air after a day in the office than anything else. There’s something about the buttery, mild flavor of Castelvetranos that’s unlike any other type, like the ultra salty Kalamata or the briny pimento stuffed variety.In Salamoia : “I rinse the olives in water and then marinate them with whatever I have lying around the house. The end products are “sweet“ olives, due to their low salt content, extremely crunchy, with the original deep bright green colour. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast. Castelvetrano olives have a mild, irresistibly buttery flavor and a meaty texture, making them the perfect olive for both new olive fans and experienced olive connoisseurs alike.

As an importer, we have witnessed a skyrocketing demand for Castelvetranos from food markets, online retailers, and restaurants. Keep a jar (for a few weeks) of these in your refrigerator to put out when unexpected guests stop by! Unlike other table olives, which often offer tart and pungent flavors, the Castelvetrano olive is characterized by a natural buttery and creamy flavor, complemented by a mild brininess. Unlike many varieties of table olives that offer tart, tangy and sometimes pungent flavor profiles, the Castelvetrano olive is known for its mild and buttery flavor. Olives are delicious on their own, but when you add a few herbs and a bit of olive oil, and then roast them, the results are spectacular and astounding!This process serves two important purposes: It quickly removes the olives’ natural bitter compounds while maintaining their crispness and meaty texture. Black(er) olives are picked in November and December, sometimes as late as January, and they're softer, richer, and meatier. Like the green Castelvetrano olive, the Bella di Cerignola olive can be described as mild and buttery.