Marmarabirlik Natural Black Olives L are large, meaty table olives, around 231 to 260 per kilogram, sealed in a 500 g vacuum tray. The ingredient list for this size is short: olives, salt, lactic acid and calcium chloride. The pack carries the Marmarabirlik cooperative's circular dove logo, and the olives are produced in Bursa, Türkiye. The vacuum format makes them easy to store and gives a clean, brine-light presentation.
A larger olive like this one is a good choice when you want something substantial on the plate. Serve it at a Turkish breakfast with white cheese, tomatoes, cucumber and fresh bread, add it to a mezze board, or halve it for salads, pizzas and pide. It also stands up well to cooking, for example in chicken or lamb casseroles, with tomato-based sauces, or stirred into pilaf near the end of cooking. Tossed with olive oil, thyme and chilli flakes it becomes an easy appetiser for guests.
Store the unopened pack in a cool, dry place. After opening, keep the olives in the fridge in a covered container and finish them within a few days. The olives contain stones, so warn children and guests before serving.
