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Olives are small fruits that grow on olive trees (Olea europaea). The healthy fats in olives are extracted to produce olive oil, one of the key components of the incredibly healthy Mediterranean diet. Olives are often enjoyed in salads, sandwiches, and tapenades.

Olives are small fruits that grow on olive trees (Olea europaea). The healthy fats in olives are extracted to produce olive oil, one of the key components of the incredibly healthy Mediterranean diet. Olives are often enjoyed in salads, sandwiches, and tapenades.

It is made from green, not blackened olives that are beginning to ripen and will last for a short time. When the olives ripen and grow large, it is time to make olive with boots. Boots made of large green olives will last a little longer than broken olives. Also known as scratched olive or slitting.