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Black Olives
Ripe olives, the fruit of the olive tree, cured in brine or salt until they are soft and savoury. The dark colour is the ripe fruit, sometimes helped along in processing.
Origin
The tree is native to the Mediterranean, and the fruit is cured wherever olives are grown.
Flavour
Salty, fruity, and a little bitter.
How to use it
Pit them if needed and add them to cooked dishes near the end, or eat them as they are.
Storage
Refrigerate an opened jar, in its brine.
Recipes using it
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