Whole Black Olives

Discover the process of creating whole black olives from tree to table. Learn about the unique methods used for a perfect package.

1. Black olives are made by harvesting the olives from trees using machines.
2. The olives are then placed in large tanks with salt water to remove bitterness.
3. After that, they are dipped in a lye solution (often sodium hydroxide) to make them softer and less bitter.
4. The olives are then washed to remove the lye solution.
5. Next, they are spread out and exposed to air to turn them black. Sometimes, they are soaked in brine with specific cultures to add flavor.
6. the olives are soaked in salt water with herbs and spices, and then sorted by size.
7. Finally, the olives are packed in brine or oil with various flavorings and preservatives, and vacuum-sealed for a longer shelf life and freshness.