Cracked Green Olives with Lemon
Mare Nostrum Cracked Green Olives with Lemon express Mediterranean freshness and fermentation culture, prepared through traditional cracking and citrus balance rather than industrial processing.
Cracked Green Olives with Lemon
Freshness and Fermentation at the Mediterranean Table by Mare Nostrum
Cracked Green Olives with Lemon by Mare Nostrum are prepared by gently cracking fresh green olives and preserving them with lemon through traditional Mediterranean methods, creating a lively, aromatic table olive rooted in freshness.
Product Identity
Product Type: Table Olive
Processing: Naturally Fermented · Cracked · Uncooked · Pasteurized
Origin: Mediterranean Region
Culinary Context: Mediterranean Table Culture
Positioning: Retail-Ready Packaging · Not Bulk
Mediterranean Context
In Mediterranean households, cracking olives is a deliberate act.
By cracking green olives shortly after harvest, the flesh is opened to brine, herbs, and citrus. This accelerates natural fermentation and allows flavors to penetrate deeply, creating an olive that tastes fresh, vibrant, and alive.
The addition of lemon reflects a regional habit. Citrus is used not to mask bitterness, but to brighten it and bring balance to the table.
The Character of Cracked Green Olives
Opened for Flavor
Cracking allows olives to release bitterness naturally while absorbing surrounding aromas more effectively.
Bright and Aromatic
Lemon adds gentle acidity and freshness, lifting the olive’s green, herbal notes.
Traditional Preparation Approach
Natural Fermentation
Mare Nostrum cracked olives ferment in brine without chemical treatment, relying on time and natural processes.
Pasteurized for Stability
Pasteurization ensures food safety while preserving the olive’s fresh and expressive character.
Technical Product Information
• Green olives
• Cracked and naturally fermented
• Preserved in brine with lemo
• Pasteurized
• No preservatives
• No artificial additives
Ready to serve after draining.
How to Enjoy
Remove olives from the jar
Optional: rinse lightly to soften salt level
Serve whole with lemon notes intact
Enjoy directly at the table
No preparation required.
Culinary Applications
• Mediterranean breakfast and dinner tables
• Meze and antipasti plates
• Fish and seafood accompaniments
• Light and fresh table spreads
Best enjoyed as a vibrant table olive.
Packaging & Net Weight
Mare Nostrum Cracked Green Olives with Lemon are offered exclusively in retail-ready packaging.
• Glass Jar – 300 g net
• Glass Jar – 580 g net
Bulk or industrial packaging is not available.
Storage & Shelf Life
Shelf Life (Unopened):Up to 24 months in a cool, dry place.
After Opening:Refrigerate after opening. Keep olives submerged in brine. Consume within 14 days.
Why Mare Nostrum
Mare Nostrum respects preparation methods that add expression rather than uniformity.
Cracked green olives with lemon are preserved to remain bright, aromatic, and closely tied to Mediterranean table habits.