Fleshy in texture, large in size and vibrant purple in color, Alfonso Olives are grown in Peru. Krinos Alfonso Olives are marinated in brine to enhance their distinctive flavor. These tender, oval-shaped olives are juicy with a slight hint of sour bitterness. They make a wonderful appetizer and table olive. Great for sauces, aiolis or as an accompaniment to a charcuterie platter, they are a staple in many pantries.
Greek Black Olives are known as the “traditional” olive of Greece. Actually brownish-grey in color, they are round, semi-firm and meaty. Marinated in brine for lasting freshness and enhanced taste, Krinos Greek Black Olives are mild and pleasing in flavor. A delicious accompaniment to cheeses and breads, these olives are also perfect for spreads, sauces and dishes like Chicken Marbella. Or drizzle them with extra virgin olive oil, herbs and lemon peel – and enjoy!
The Kalamata olive is a large, dark purple olive with a smooth, meaty texture, named after the city of Kalamata in the southern Peloponnese, Greece. Often used as table olives, they are usually preserved in wine vinegar or olive oil.
The Kalamata olive is a large, dark purple olive with a smooth, meaty texture, named after the city of Kalamata in the southern Peloponnese, Greece. Often used as table olives, they are usually preserved in wine vinegar or olive oil.
Krinos's Medley is a tantalizing mix of bold, bright and briny Greek olives featuring the tangy green Greek Halkidiki and the smoky purple-hued Calamata Olive. Olives are certified organic and pitted for kitchen convenience.
Green olives are picked when they have obtained full size, while unripe; they are usually shades of green to yellow, and contain the bitter phytochemical, oleuropein.