These olives are in a brine with a bit of oil and are the freshest, tastiest, Kalamata olives you can get. They do not need to be refrigerated and come with a plastic stopper inside to make sure the olives stay below the brine. These internationally acclaimed Kalamata olives are black to dark purple in colour, almond-shaped and juicy with a characteristic rich fruity flavour. Naturally sun-ripened on the tree before harvested by hand to protect their sensitive flesh and marinated in brine and natural vinegar with no added preservatives. The freshness of Iliada Kalamata pitted olives is best accompanied with salads, appetizers, sauces, pizza or as a stand-alone healthy snack.