Souri Green Cracked Olives | 450 g

Discover the authentic taste of Lebanese olive traditions with Zejd Souri Green Cracked Olives, carefully prepared using a traditional cracking and curing method that develops their bold flavor and distinctive texture.

Made from green Souri olives, a variety deeply rooted in Lebanon's olive-growing heritage, these cracked green olives offer a vibrant, slightly tangy taste and a satisfying rustic bite. Ready to enjoy, they make a delicious addition to Lebanese mezze platters, appetizers, salads, and everyday Mediterranean meals.

What Makes Zejd Souri Green Cracked Olives Special?

The Souri Olive – A Lebanese Heritage Variety

The Souri olive is one of Lebanon's best-known traditional olive varieties, valued for its distinctive flavor and culinary heritage.

Zejd celebrates this Mediterranean variety through a classic table olive preparation that highlights its naturally bold character.

Traditional Cracking & Curing

The olives are gently cracked before curing, allowing the brine to penetrate the flesh and develop their characteristic flavor.

This traditional preparation gives Zejd's Souri Green Cracked Olives their distinctive tanginess and firm, rustic texture, setting them apart from ordinary whole green olives.

Flavor Profile

Bold · Slightly Tangy · Savory · Briny · Firm

How to Enjoy Souri Green Cracked Olives

Ready to serve straight from the jar, Zejd Souri Green Cracked Olives are a versatile addition to everyday meals and entertaining.

• Lebanese Mezze: Serve with labneh, hummus, fresh vegetables, and warm pita bread.

• Apéro Platters: Pair with cheeses, crackers, nuts, and Mediterranean appetizers.

• Breakfast: Enjoy alongside eggs, tomatoes, cucumbers, and Lebanese bread.

• Salads: Add to Greek-style salads, tomato salads, or Mediterranean grain bowls.

• With Cheese: Pair with feta, halloumi, or goat cheese for a savory contrast.

Please Note: Cracked olives contain pits. Remove pits before adding them to prepared dishes and take care when serving.

Product Details

• Product Name: Souri Green Cracked Olives

• Brand: Zejd

• Net Weight: 450g

• Olive Variety: Souri

• Product Type: Cracked and cured green table olives

• Ingredients: Green Olives, Water, Salt, Lactic Acid

• Flavor: Bold, savory, and slightly tangy

• Texture: Firm with a rustic bite

• Preparation: Traditional cracking and curing

• Recommended Uses: Snacking, mezze, appetizers, salads, and cheese platters

• Packaging: Transparent glass jar

• Allergen Information: May contain traces of nuts

• Storage: Refrigerate after opening.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Souri Green Cracked Olives?

Souri Green Cracked Olives are green olives from the traditional Souri variety, prepared by cracking the fruit before curing. Zejd's version offers a bold, slightly tangy flavor and firm texture, making it ideal for Lebanese mezze and Mediterranean appetizers.

Why are green olives cracked before curing?

Cracking the olives allows the curing brine to penetrate the flesh more easily, helping develop their distinctive flavor. This traditional preparation produces a different eating experience from whole cured olives.

What do Zejd Souri Green Cracked Olives taste like?

They have a bold, savory flavor with pleasant tanginess and a briny finish. Their firm texture makes them particularly enjoyable as table olives or as part of a mezze platter.

Do Zejd Souri Green Cracked Olives need to be refrigerated?

Yes. Zejd recommends refrigerating the olives after opening. Keep the jar properly closed and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.

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