{"product_id":"smoked-kalamata-olive","title":"Smoked Kalamata Olives","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Greek Legend. Grown in the Heart of the Western Cape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet our Kalamata Olives — one of the world's most iconic olive varieties, now rooted in the fertile soils of Picketberg, Western Cape. Nestled in the rolling hills of South Africa's premier olive-growing region, our Kalamata olives thrive in the warm Mediterranean-like climate that makes this corner of the Western Cape so perfectly suited to world-class olive cultivation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDark, almond-shaped, and gloriously plump, our olives are traditionally pickled right here in Picketberg, honouring centuries of Kalamata craftsmanship with a proudly South African soul. And then comes the finishing touch: a gentle cold-smoking process that coaxes a subtle, whisper-soft smokiness into every olive — never overpowering, always intriguing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach olive delivers a bold, fruity flavour with a meaty texture and a pleasantly tangy finish, rounded out by that quiet warmth of natural cold smoke. Complex enough to stand alone, versatile enough to elevate everything around it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for: Greek salads and mezze platters, pasta, pizza, and Mediterranean-inspired dishes, tapenade and olive spreads, charcuterie and cheese boards, and snacking straight from the tub.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrown in Picketberg. Pickled with tradition. Cold-smoked to perfection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie and cheese boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapas and antipasto spreads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCocktail garnishes (especially dirty martinis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooking — add depth to pasta, stews, and sauces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnacking straight from the tub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturally cold-smoked. No artificial flavourants. Just olives, brine, and smoke — the way it should be.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Oils","offers":[{"title":"500gr","offer_id":48194732949658,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":48194732982426,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3kg","offer_id":48195140616346,"sku":null,"price":810.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/1071\/8618\/files\/image_d34a108a-71a2-45a2-a40c-471d80b8ba80.png?v=1780481700","url":"https:\/\/africanoils.co.za\/products\/smoked-kalamata-olive","provider":"African Oils","version":"1.0","type":"link"}