Typical ingredient lists for pre-sliced ripe (black) olives show: olives, water, and sea salt. Many product descriptions also state there are no artificial colors, additives, or preservatives.
Common labels and certifications found in product descriptions include Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Kosher, Vegan, and Vegetarian.
Kalamata olive slices are typically slow-cured and preserved in a rich wine-vinegar brine, which gives them a fruity, wine-like aroma and flavor.
Sliced olives are commonly used as pizza and salad toppers, mixed into pastas and sauces, added to casseroles, arranged on charcuterie boards, or blended into dips and tapenade.
Both options appear in product details: several listings are labeled “Pitted,” while at least one listing is labeled “Unpitted.”
