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Olives, originating from the Mediterranean, are a favorite of those who enjoy Mediterranean cooking and eating.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Olives are a must-have ingredient in every foodie\u2019s kitchen. They have a delicious flavor, wonderful texture and health benefits. You can use olives to make almost any Mediterranean dish, salad<\/a>, or pizza. It is easy to understand why you want to keep large quantities of olives.<\/span><\/p>\n

Olives are known for their distinctive flavor. Olives are often bitter and pungent but can also be mildly sweet and pleasant. They are bitter straight from the tree but will taste better when processed.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Olive oil is made from olives. It\u2019s used to flavor food and gives it some flavor. Olives are a rich source of oils, minerals, and vitamins A, E, K and B. They are delicious as well as healthy for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Can you freeze olives?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Olives make wonderful food; yes, you can freeze them. This is great for olives sitting around or olives that you don\u2019t plan to use in a long time.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What happens to olives if you freeze them?<\/span><\/p>\n

You can freeze olives for up to a month or more than that easily. These tiny fruits freeze well in a variety of ways. They retain their flavor, but sometimes the texture of olives can be affected by freezing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Olives can lose some texture when frozen. They may soften when thawed. There is a way to freeze them while keeping their texture intact.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You must first brine the olives before freezing them. Brining is a way to preserve the texture.<\/span><\/p>\n

Brining improves the texture of frozen olives so that they don\u2019t become soft. Frozen olives taste best when cooked in a dish that doesn\u2019t change their texture.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can also cover olives in water before freezing. Olives lose some of their quality when frozen. While they will retain their flavor, the texture of olives can sometimes change.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span>How do you freeze olives?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Freezing olives is easy. These are the steps to help you freeze olives.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1 \u2013 Wash:<\/b> Olives are natural fruits, however, they can easily get contaminated by fertilizers and dust. Therefore, washing olives is essential to remove these unwanted residues. Place the olives in a colander under the kitchen sink. Turn on the tap to let the water flow freely through them. Allow the water to drain completely before rinsing the olives with a towel.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 2 \u2013 Store The Olives<\/b> -Olives can expand upon freezing, so make sure you have a large container. An airtight container is best because it allows for the removal of excess air. It is best to allow olives to expand without packing them too tightly.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step 3 \u2013 Freeze Them \u2013<\/b>Stick a date sticker to the container and place it in the freezer. Give the container a shake for half an hour. This prevents the olives from sticking together.<\/span><\/p>\n

This freezing method is safe for all olives, including Nocellara olives, green olives and stuffed olives.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>How do you freeze brined olives?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

You can also put the olives in saltwater before freezing. When they thaw, this helps to preserve their texture.<\/span><\/p>\n

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