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Organic Pitted Kalamata Olives
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We take your health and safety very seriously. If you have any allergen inquiries please Contact Us.
If an allergen is present in the product, it will be clearly declared in the ingredients.
"May Contain" statement NEW FOR 2025 (Progressive rollout):
- In 2025 we will be progressively updating our labels and product pictures with our new label that now include a "May Contain" statement.
- The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) dictates that "Cross-contamination statements may be declared by food manufacturers and importers".
- That said, we hold ourselves to much higher standards than the CFIA and Health Canada rules oblige. Most companies do not and you will only rarely see "May Contain" statements.
- If there is a remote chance that there might be cross-contamination of a priority allergen, we will declare it on the product label in the form of a "May Contain" statement.
- A "May Contain" statement does not mean that the allergen is present in the product, it is simple a precautionary measure we take to stay the most transparent possible.
- If an allergen is present in the product, it will be clearly declared in the ingredients.
- For example our Quebec made flours come from a mill that makes both oat and wheat flours. Since both allergens are present in the mill we automatically declare the possibility of cross-contamination even if all precautionary measures are taken.
- Only priority allergens are declared in the "May Contain" statement, which are:
- Cereals & Grains: Triticale, Barley, Oats, Rye, Wheat.
- Tree Nuts: Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Cashews, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Pecans, Pine Nuts, Pistachios, Walnuts.
- Peanuts
- Sesame
- Eggs
- Milk
- Soy
- Mustard
- Fish
- Seafood: Crustaceans, Molluscs.
- Sulphites
- Priority allergens are decided by government agencies and health boards. To read more on the subject see "Common food allergens - Priority allergens" published by the CFIA.
- Full CFIA cross-contamination statement explanation "Food allergen cross-contamination (or precautionary) statements".
Our organic pitted Kalamata olives are grown exclusively in Kalamata, in the in the southern Peloponnese of Greece, these purplish, almond-shaped olives are distinguished by their plump size, meaty texture and robust flavor. Packed with vitamins and antioxidants, they are a staple of the Mediterranean Diet. Eaten by locals for thousands of years, Kalamata olives are an essential ingredient of every Greek Salad. Kalamata Olives are perfect for tapenades, caponata, bruschetta and pasta sauces. Use them to add a delicious tang to a Watermelon, Feta and Mint Salad. Or drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, herbs and lemon peel – and enjoy!
Our Kalamata Olives are produced and packed in Kalamata, Greece, providing the ideal climate, soil and terrain for superior olives. These exceptional olives are a Protected Designation of Origin product. Only P.D.O. certification provides consumers with true quality assurance and a guarantee that they are buying a genuine product.
What is the difference between Kalamata olives and black olives?
- Kalamata olives and black olives might look pretty similar but they are actually very different.
- You likely associate olives with Greece. Or perhaps the Mediterranean in general. Kalamata olives are grown only in a very specific region (Kalamata). Kalamata is an area within Messinia in Greece. Whereas black olives can be found across the world. It's like sparkling wine vs Champagne.
- Kalamata olives are larger than black olives. They are usually about twice the size.
- They are also differently shaped. Kalamata olives are longer and thinner with a sharper end. They are also a soft purple color.
- Kalamata olives have a much milder taste than black olives. They are almost sweet and fruity. But they do still have the sharpness that you associate with olives in general.
- Kalamata olives are very soft in comparison to almost any other type of olive. They almost fall off their pit and are very easy to eat. They almost fall apart in your mouth before you have a chance to chew them.
- Black olives are very different in comparison. In terms of texture, black olives are more similar to standard green olives than Kalamata olives. They have a tough and chewy flesh. It is hard and almost rubbery.
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