For the true olive lover! These are authentic, organic Kalamata olives from Greece, and they're the large size (231-260 count per kilo). They come whole with the stone still in, cured for a full 5 months in a sea salt brine which gives them a firm texture and intense, salty flavor. The barrel has a drained weight of 2kg (about 3kg total with brine). A pro tip: if you find them too salty, you can drain the brine and soak them in some cooled, previously boiled water to mellow it out. Once opened, keep them in the fridge and make sure they stay submerged in liquid. Fantastic for antipasti platters, salads, baking, or just snacking straight from the jar.