Is there a difference between black olives and green olives?

Ever wonder about the difference between black olives and green olives? If you surmised that they're just different varieties, in the way that a Red Delicious apple is different from a Yellow Delicious, you'd be wrong. read more

If you surmised that they're just different varieties, in the way that a Red Delicious apple is different from a Yellow Delicious, you'd be wrong. read more

There is huge variation within both black and green olives. Unfortunately, the typical "jar olive" is nearly flavorless whether black or green. However, the big difference is that green olives are not ripe. Black olives are fully ripe. Some olives are picked partially ripe. read more

Generally, green olives are denser, firmer, and more bitter than black olives. The taste and texture of any olive, however, ultimately depend on the method and duration of curation. Any olive – even a green one – will grow softer in a brine. read more