Unico Kalamata Olives
Unico Kalamata Olives
Unico Kalamata Olives are extra-large Greek Kalamata olives in red wine vinegar — deep purple, rich and fruity, with the pit in, for Greek salads and antipasto.
Highlights
- Extra-large Greek Kalamata olives
- Cured in red wine vinegar
- Rich, fruity, deep-purple flavour
- Whole, with pit
What is Unico Kalamata Olives?
Authentic Greek Kalamata olives — a distinct purple-black variety cured in red wine vinegar, giving a rich, fruity, slightly tart flavour very different from mild ripe or briny green olives. This extra-large grade is left whole with the pit for the fullest flavour.
Why Choose Unico Kalamata Olives?
- Authentic Greek Kalamata variety
- Red wine vinegar cure gives rich, fruity flavour
- Extra-large, whole olives for full flavour
- The signature olive for Greek salads
How Do You Use Unico Kalamata Olives?
Common Uses
- Greek salads
- Antipasto and meze platters
- Marinating with oregano and oil
- Baking into breads and tapenade
Best Pairings
- Feta and Greek dishes
- Tomatoes and cucumber
- Extra virgin olive oil and oregano
- Crusty bread
Nutritional Information
Per 4 olives (15 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 40 | |
| Fat | 4 g | 5 % |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2 % |
| + Trans Fat | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate | 1 g | |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 % |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 % |
| Protein | 0.3 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Sodium | 260 mg | 11 % |
| Potassium | 10 mg | 1 % |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1 % |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1 % |
* 5 % or less is a little, 15 % or more is a lot
Caution: contains pits.
Ingredients
Olives, water, red wine vinegar, salt, potassium sorbate.
Frequently Asked Questions About Unico Kalamata Olives
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1. How do I store olives after opening?
Keep the olives submerged in their brine in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Covered in brine they stay good for several weeks; always use a clean utensil.
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2. What can I make with olives?
Serve them on an antipasto or cheese board, toss into salads and pasta, add to pizzas and tapenades, or enjoy as a tapas-style snack. Drain before adding to cooked dishes.
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3. What sizes does Kalamata Olives come in?
Unico Kalamata Olives is available in the following: 375 mL.
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4. Does Kalamata Olives contain allergens?
Unico Kalamata Olives has no major allergens declared on its label. Always check the current label if you have a food allergy.
Recipes Using Unico Kalamata Olives
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Tzatziki and Black Olive Dip
A Greek-style duo for warm pita: cool cucumber-mint tzatziki beside a punchy blended black olive and garlic dip.
Key Ingredients: Unico Pitted Ripe Olives · Gallo Olive Oil
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Sea Bass with Olive Sauce
Broiled sea bass over pasta with a cream sauce of olives, capers and shallots sharpened with white Italian vinegar.
Key Ingredients: Unico Elbows · Unico Capers · Unico Pitted Ripe Olives
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Mackerel with Olives and Tomato
Whole mackerel braised in a garlicky anchovy-tomato sauce with halved black olives, basted with fish stock until rich…
Key Ingredients: Gallo Olive Oil · Unico Anchovies · Unico Pitted Ripe Olives
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Tomato, Olive and Onion Salad
Insalata di pomodoro, olive e cipolle: tomato wedges, green olives and thin onion marinated in olive oil and basil, s…
Key Ingredients: Unico Stuffed Manzanilla Olives · Gallo Olive Oil
Cooking Guides & Tips
- How to Cook with Olives: Tapenade, Puttanesca and Beyond Beyond snacking — how to turn olives into tapenade, puttanesca and other big-flavour dishes.
- Green vs Black Olives: What's the Difference? Why some olives are green and others black, how their flavour differs, and which to use for snacking, salads, sauces and pizza.
- A Guide to Olive Varieties: Manzanilla, Queen, Kalamata and Ripe A quick guide to the most common olive varieties — Manzanilla, Queen, Kalamata and ripe black olives — and how to use each.
Unico Kalamata Olives for Everyday Cooking
Unico Kalamata Olives are authentic, extra-large Greek Kalamata olives cured in red wine vinegar. A distinct purple-black variety, they are richer and fruitier than mild ripe or briny green olives — the signature olive for Greek salads, meze and antipasto. This grade is whole with the pit, distinct from Unico's pitted and sliced Kalamata formats.