Kalamata olives with stone from Deligreece

Greek cuisine without really good olives? In our eyes, unimaginable! That's why madevegan offers the black Kalamata olives with stone from Deligreece, for which only the largest, juiciest and best olives are selected. The Greek Kalamata olives are grown, harvested and preserved in sea brine by hand . Characteristic of the delicious Kalamata olives from Greece is their intense, deep and slightly bitter taste with a subtle acidic note. The high quality of the black fruit also brings out the complex aroma . We particularly recommend the black olives with stone:

• for the classic Greek salad
• for preparing delicious pasta sauces
• as an optimal addition to wine and cheese platters
• as a starter or side dish
• on pizza, pasta & Co.
• for producing fine olive paste as a spread
• for snacking straight from the jar

What makes black Kalamata olives so special?

The thick-fleshed Kalamata olives from Greece are known for their oval shape and dark purple color. The hand-picked black olives also have a lot to offer in terms of taste. Thanks to its salty, intense taste and its unmistakable, spicy and fruity aroma, the Kalamata olive from Greece is one of the most popular olives in the world . In Greece itself, the Kalamata olive, which is native to the southern Greek Peloponnese peninsula , has played an important role in human nutrition for thousands of years. Thanks to the Greek sun and the excellent climate, the plant feels right at home, which can also be seen from its distinctive leaves . These are larger than other types of olive trees around the world.

By the way: The Kalamata olives can only be called that if they actually come from the Kalamata region . This is a protected designation of origin .

Are black olives healthy?

We can answer the question of whether black olives are healthy relatively easily: Yes! At least if you believe numerous doctors and nutritionists who describe black olives as one of the healthiest foods in the world. There's a good reason for that too. Black olives contain many healthy fatty acids and natural antioxidants . In addition to magnesium, zinc, folic acid, various vitamins (especially vitamin A), they are particularly rich in sodium and iron . This is intended, among other things, to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases or various types of cancer . At the same time, black olives are said to improve skin and hair health, protect nerve cells from damage, stimulate metabolism and have antimicrobial and antiviral effects .