Kalamata Olives not pitted in olive oil

Description

Kalamata pitted olives.

In Greece that is the most traditional and popular type of olives where they are called Kalamon olives. Not green not black but Kalamata olives. Very distinguish flavor, meaty texture, bitter, more salty than green or black.

Kalamata olives are named after the town of Kalamata located in southern Peloponnese.

There is a common perception that Kalamata olives are the healthiest type of olive. Although for connoisseurs. 

Are olives good for you? The answer is YES, VERY GOOD.

You will find a lot of health benefits in them. Some facts:

• boost the immune system as have anti-inflammatory properties and are a good source of antioxidants,
• contain oleic acid to keep your skin soft and healthy, reduces by 35% the risk of cardiovascular disease and has ant-inflammatory effects,
• fat mainly monosaturated, which reduces the risk of atherosclerosis and increases the good cholesterol,
• low in bad cholesterol,
• good source of dietary fiber,
• rich in vitamin E and other antioxidants,
• anti-inflammatory proprieties,
• eating olives regularly reduces the risk of heart related disease, cancer and osteoporosis as well as chronic disease,
• contain powerful polyphenols, which protect against various disease.

Kalamata Olives not pitted in olive oil were processed in order to reduce level of salt. No artificial preservatives.

Ingredients: olives, musts, brine, vinegar, olive oil.