Gemlik Black Olives Dry Salted 900 g – Lightly Salted, Intense & Natural
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No brine. No water. Just olive and salt.
This Gemlik olive is different from most black olives you can buy. No brine bath, no soft, water-filled texture – but an olive processed using the dry-salt method (Kuru Sele): rubbed directly with salt, dried, concentrated. The result is a slightly wrinkled, matte, dark olive with an intense, deep aroma – and thanks to the low dosage, still low in salt.
900 g – for all who like olives in their most original form.
What is the Kuru Sele method?
Kuru Sele (Turkish: "dry sieve") is one of the oldest methods of olive preservation. Instead of brining the olives, they are rubbed with dry salt and then air-dried. Through this process, the olives lose moisture, the flesh concentrates, and the aroma deepens. The skin becomes slightly wrinkled – this is not a defect, but the characteristic sign of this processing tradition.
Compared to salamura (brined) olives, Kuru Sele olives are more intense in flavor, drier in texture, and have a significantly deeper character.
What does "az tuzlu" (low salt) mean?
Although salt is the only preservative, this olive contains less sodium than many brined varieties due to the gentle dosage. Ideal for all who love olives but want to watch their salt intake.
What are these olives suitable for?
• Turkish breakfast – the classic accompaniment on the Kahvaltı table
• Enjoy neat – with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh bread
• Cooking – as an intense ingredient in sauces, casseroles, or pasta
• Pizza topping – the concentrated spice makes the difference
• Meze platter – alongside milder salted olives as an intense element
• Marinate with olive oil – a glass of olive oil, herbs, and these olives: let sit for two days
Gemlik Kuru Sele vs. Gemlik Özel Special – what's the difference?
Our Gemlik Özel Special olives (XL, 201-230) are brine-cured – large, fleshy, mild, with plenty of flesh. The Kuru Sele olives are smaller (caliber 351-380), dry-salted, more intense, and with less moisture. Two processing methods, two flavor profiles – both authentic, both Gemlik.
Product details
- Content: 900 g (PET container)
- Variety: Gemlik Siyah Zeytin (Kuru Sele / Az Tuzlu)
- Origin: Anatolia, Turkey
- Caliber: 351–380 (2XS)
- Processing: Dry-salted (Kuru Sele)
- Salt content: Reduced (az tuzlu)
- Additives: none
- Preservatives: none
- Storage: cool and dry; after opening, keep refrigerated
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Direct from the Grove — No Middleman
Our olives grow in the most traditional groves of the Aegean and Anatolia. Centuries-old trees, optimal climate, and traditional hand harvesting. We source our olives directly from the producer – without detours via middlemen, without mixing with inferior goods from different regions. Varietally pure quality, directly from the source.
Natural fermentation – Uncompromising
Industrial olives are often chemically accelerated to blacken them or hardened with additives. Our olives mature exclusively in natural brine (sole) – no colorants, no preservatives, no chemicals. The natural texture, all vitamins, and the fruity taste are fully preserved. You'll taste the difference from mass-produced goods with the first bite.
Satisfaction or your money back
We are absolutely convinced of the quality of our olives – and you should be too. If for any reason you are not satisfied, simply contact us. As a family business from Mannheim, we personally stand behind our products. Fast shipping in 1-3 business days, free shipping for orders over €120, easy returns within 14 days.
THE BEST OF NATURE, DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR HOME
Once you've tasted a real, naturally ripened olive – you'll never buy another one again. That's not a marketing slogan. That's what our customers write to us time and again. Anyone who has experienced the difference between industrial mass-produced goods and a traditionally fermented olive – in its aroma, firm flesh, and authentic flavour – understands it immediately.
Try it. You'll taste the difference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Are your black olives artificially blackened?
Are your black olives artificially blackened?
No, absolutely not. In contrast to many industrial products, we completely refrain from using iron gluconate or other colorants. Our olives ripen naturally on the tree until they reach their dark color. With Eleaminon, you enjoy 100% natural purity without chemical post-treatment.
What does "natural fermentation" mean for your olives?
What does "natural fermentation" mean for your olives?
Industrially processed olives are often artificially debittered with lye in just a few days. Our olives, however, undergo a traditional, months-long ripening process in a simple brine. This slow process preserves the valuable polyphenols, vitamins, and the fruit's authentic, fruity flavor.
Why are your olives less salty than conventional products?
Why are your olives less salty than conventional products?
We focus on the pure taste of nature. Our"Kuru Sele" (dry-cured)olives, in particular, are processed with a minimal salt content to emphasize their intense natural flavor. If you prefer them even milder, you can briefly rinse the olives with cold water before consumption.
What's the best way to store olives after opening?
What's the best way to store olives after opening?
To best preserve their freshness and crispness, olives should be stored in the refrigerator after opening. Make sure that the olives remain submerged in the brine (for pickled varieties). Our dry-cured olives in a glass jar will stay fresh for many weeks in the refrigerator.
Where exactly do your olives come from, and who produces them?
Where exactly do your olives come from, and who produces them?
Transparency is important to us. Our olives come from selected groves in the Aegean region, known for the world's best olive varieties. As a family business from Mannheim, we work directly with local producers, without intermediaries, to guarantee you maximum freshness and fair prices.
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