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The olive fruit is a drupe. These characteristics make it a fruitthat cannot be consumed directly from the tree and it has to uThe olive fruit is a drupe.These characteristics make it a fruitthat cannot be consumed directly from the tree and it has toundergo a series of processes that differ considerably from regionto region, and which also depend on variety. Some olives are.however, an exception to this rule because as they ripen theysweeten right on the tree, in most cases this is due tofermentation. One case in point is the Thrubolea variety inGreece.Green olives are generally more sharp tasting than ripeblack olives. Olives in general which are sealed in oil orbrine are safe to keep in cupboards, although they will need to berefrigerated after opening. If you are unsure, it is better to keepolives in the fridge to prevent them from going rancid. Greenolives are sold by the kilogramm and in plastic jars or bigcans.
Canned Green Olives
