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Green olives may be treated industrially with ferrous gluconate (0.4 wt. %) [7] to change their color to black. [12] Gluconate, an edible oxidation product of glucose, is used as non-toxic reactant to maintain Fe 2+ in solution. When in contact with polyphenols, the ferrous ions form a black complex, giving the final color of the treated olives.
These are labeled as "ripe" green olives that have been cured. [11] The process involves lye-curing in an oxygenated solution, that takes approximately 24 hours instead of six to eight weeks, and treatment with ferrous gluconate that fixes the black color. The olives are then placed in cans in mild brine, then pressured and heat processed. [12]
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. [ 105 ] Semi-ripe or turning-colour olives are picked at the beginning of the ripening cycle, when the colour has begun to change from green to multicolour shades of red to brown.
Kalamata Olives vs. Black Olives Peter Adams/Getty Images When it comes to comparing kalamata olives and black olives, it’s important to note that kalamata olives are indeed a type of black olive.
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The olives are of medium weight (3–5 g), [5] ovoid shape and slightly asymmetrical. [6] The stone is pointed at both ends, with a smooth surface and a mucro. [4] The fruit is harvested in October and November, while still green, for use as table olives. [3] For the purpose of producing oil, the olives are picked later, once they have turned ...
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