How green olives differ from black ones – you will be surprised – Nutrition
Many gourmets are sure that there is only one difference between green olives and black ones – color, reports Sports.kz with reference to Belnovosti.by.
In fact, there are other differences. They are associated with taste and benefits.
The main difference between green olives and black ones
These fruits have different degrees of ripening. If the olives are green in color, then their harvesting began at some point before the above-mentioned process was completed.
But black olives are fruits that remained on the plant until ripening was completed. This is what explains their dark color.
Difference in taste between green and black olives
Green olives are usually distinguished by the presence of “bitterness”. In addition, they may have a salty taste. Its presence is explained by special pre-treatment of the product.
But for black fruits…