The Greek Olive Company Nocellara Del Belice Olives 1.4kg

Green Whole Olives

The Greek Olive Company Nocellara Del Belice Olives 1.4kg are plump, vibrant green Sicilian olives prized for their crisp bite, firm flesh and beautifully mild, buttery flavour. Grown in Sicily, Nocellara del Belice is one of Italy’s best-known olive varieties, offering a wonderfully balanced taste that makes these olives just as enjoyable served simply as they are incorporated into Mediterranean dishes.

Their generous size and meaty texture make them particularly good for antipasti platters, sharing boards, salads and aperitivo, while their subtle flavour pairs naturally with Italian cheeses, cured meats, focaccia and extra virgin olive oil. They are also an excellent choice for adding whole or chopped to pasta dishes, roasted vegetables and Mediterranean-style recipes.

At i4C, Nocellara olives are the sort we’re always happy to put straight on the table with drinks. They have that satisfying combination of crunch, buttery flesh and gentle flavour that makes it very easy to keep going back for another.

Key Features:

• Generous 1.4kg pack.
• Authentic Nocellara del Belice olive variety.
• Country of origin: Sicily, Italy.
• Naturally large and fleshy olives.
• Preserved in a lightly seasoned brine.
• Excellent format for entertaining, hospitality and regular use.

Recipe Inspiration:

• Create a Sicilian-inspired antipasti board with Nocellara olives, focaccia, Italian cheeses, cured meats and roasted peppers for relaxed sharing.
• Make a Mediterranean pasta salad with chopped Nocellara olives, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and a lemon and extra virgin olive oil dressing.
• Bake the olives with rosemary, garlic and strips of lemon zest, then serve them warm alongside drinks for a simple aperitivo snack.
• Prepare a chunky olive tapenade by chopping Nocellara olives with capers, garlic, parsley and olive oil, then spoon it over toasted sourdough or crostini.

What makes Nocellara del Belice olives different from other green olives?

Nocellara del Belice olives are particularly recognisable for their large, rounded shape, vivid green appearance and substantial flesh. Their flavour tends to be milder and more buttery than intensely briny olive varieties, with a pleasantly crisp texture.

Where do Nocellara del Belice olives come from?

The variety originates from the Valle del Belice area of western Sicily and is closely associated with Sicilian olive-growing traditions. Nocellara del Belice olives are used both as table olives and for producing olive oil.

What flavours pair particularly well with Nocellara olives?

Their mild, buttery character works particularly well with citrus, garlic, rosemary, tomatoes, capers and good-quality olive oil. They also provide a pleasing contrast alongside salty cured meats and mature Italian cheeses.

Ingredients:

Olives, water, salt, acidity regulator: lactic acid E270, antioxidant: ascorbic acid (vitamin C) E300, preservative: potassium sorbate E202.

Allergens highlighted in BOLD.

Contains olive pits. Care should be taken when consuming.

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