Through a very elaborate process, these olives are pitted (meaning they have had the pits extracted)
Don't be fooled by imposters. Many countries grow kalamata-type olives, or alternatively alfonso olives, which some sell as kalamata olives. Our 12.73 ounce kalamata olives are actually kalamata olives from kalamata, Greece. They are low in salt and preserved in red-wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil.