October 12, 2009
Other Names: Olive, 橄榄 (Chinese), الزيتون (Arabic), Azeitonas (Portuguese), Aceitunas (Spanish), Оливки (Russian) All Translations
Edited by: Helen Pitlick
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The Olive is the fruit of the Olive tree ''(Olea europaea)'' and is a major component of the agriculture and gastronomy along the Mediterranean both in Europe and North Africa, as well as in the Middle East.
[edit] About Olives
The fruit of the olive tree, native to the eastern Mediterranean. The ripe (purple) or unripe (green) fruit is stored in brine to remove its naturally bitter flavor before consumption, and the ripe olives are ground to extract their oil, highly valued in cooking. Olives have been used as food for thousands of years; the city of Athens, Greece is named for the goddess Athena's gift of an olive tree to its citizens. Olives are high in fiber, Monounsaturated fat, iron, and vitamin E.
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Olive Roll-Ups
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Cream Cheese, Olive
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Chile, Corn, Olive, Water
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Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Olive, Tomato
Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Olive, Tomato
Hot Olive Cheese Puffs
Butter, Cheddar Cheese, Flour, Olive, Paprika
Butter, Cheddar Cheese, Flour, Olive, Paprika
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Olive, Radishes, Tomato
