Question

Are olives a fermented food?

Answer 1

Fermented foods:

1. Fermented foods are those edible products which go through controlled microbial growth and conversion of food products through enzymatic action.
2. Example: sauerkraut, cheeses, yoghurt, soy sauce, pickles, balsamic vinegar, etc.

Olives as fermented food:

1. Olives are one of the oldest fermented and main vegetables in the world.
2. They can be processed as treated or natural.
3. They contain high levels of bioactive and health-promoting compounds.
4. On fermentation, the presence of Lactobacilli provides probiotic benefits.