Kalamon olives (large sour olives)
Kalamata olives or Kalamon olives whole: large with a purple tinge. They have a rich and fruity taste and are considered the best olives in Greece.
Kalamon olives have a homogeneous chocolate to dark brown-violet color. The olives are hard and crunchy, with a distinct fruity taste, which is also salty, slightly bitter and winey.
They are ideal for salads and especially for the Greek salad. They can be served on their own, along with appetizers and used in many other recipes.
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