The olive, botanical name Olea europaea, meaning 'European olive', is a species of small tree or shrub in the family Oleaceae, found traditionally in the Mediterranean Basin, with wild subspecies found further afield in Africa and western Asia.

Feb 13, 2023 · Olives are small fruits that grow on olive trees (Olea europaea). They belong to a group of fruit called drupes, or stone fruits, and are related to mangoes, cherries, peaches, almonds, and...

Jan 6, 2025 · Olive, subtropical broad-leaved evergreen tree and its edible fruit. The olive fruit and its oil are key elements in the cuisine of the Mediterranean and are popular outside the region. Learn about the olive tree and about the commercial production of olives and olive oil.

Jan 3, 2023 · There are pros and cons to regularly eating olives, but the benefits win out, says registered dietitian Devon Peart, RD, MHSc, BASc. She shares why olives are good for you and how many olives you should eat a day. Are olives healthy? Olives are a nutritional powerhouse.

Jan 17, 2023 · Olives are rich in vitamin E and other antioxidants, which may help reduce the risk of health conditions like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Olives are the fruit of the olive tree, Olea...

Sep 5, 2023 · Olive varieties get their distinctive qualities from their genetics, their region and climate, and how they were harvested and cured. The result is hundreds and hundreds of olives with unique personalities.

Nov 28, 2023 · Here’s everything you need to know to enjoy olives, including cooking, pitting, selecting and storing. What Are Olives, Anyhow? With their hard pits surrounded by flesh, olives are actually stone fruits (drupes) like cherries and peaches. But the fruit similarity ends there.

Jun 3, 2024 · Different types of olives yield different levels of salty, sweet, bitter, mild, tangy and buttery notes that lend themselves to flavoring all sorts of meals, snack boards and cocktails. Here's how to choose the tastiest kinds.

Jul 30, 2024 · Hundreds of olive varieties grow around the globe with a range of flavors, colors, and textures. Discover our picks for the best and briniest, plus learn how to put each all-star table olive to tasty use including our recipe for olive tapenade and tips for creating the ultimate charcuterie board.

Jun 26, 2024 · What type of olive should you use for which purpose? Our guide to olives explains how curing and color affect taste—and then dives into the flavor profiles and best uses for popular types of olives, from buttery Castelvano and smoky Gaeta to fruity Kalamata and nutty Arbequina.