Prime quality pitted taggiasche olives, picked in the Ligurian Riviera and preserved in extra virgin olive oil.
A small, fruity Italian olive from Linguria, Italy, the beloved Taggiasca olive (named for the village of its origin) is harvested both for table olives and olive oil. Taggiasca Olives. Distinctly deep red in color with variations of blond and violet.
Perfect to garnish bruschetta and croutons. They can be added to meat and fish dishes during baking in the oven to enhance the flavour of these dishes.
Olives are rich in plant compounds called polyphenols which have effective antioxidant properties. The beneficial effects of these compounds include reducing the risk of a number of chronic diseases such as atherosclerosis and cancer.