BRINELESS, LOW-ACID PACKAGED OLIVES

摘要

The invention relates to olive processing, and includes methods for producing low-acid olives, as well as the olives produced thereby. In one aspect, the invention provides compositions directed towards packaged olive preparations having novel and beneficial characteristics, for example, olive preparations that are free of packing liquids such as brine solutions. In other aspects, the packaged olive preparations of the invention can have other beneficial properties, such as extended shelf life, have flavor infusions, and/or can be stuffed with various flavored stuffings.

主权项

1. A packaged olive preparation comprising a plurality of olives or olive segments contained within a sealed container, wherein:
(i) the pH of the olives or olive segments is greater than pH 4.6 and less than about pH 8.5, (ii) the packaged olive preparation is substantially free of liquid, and (iii) the packaged olive preparation is treated by a retort process.