Olives Cassées de la Vallée des Baux de Provence

Olives cassées de la Vallée des Baux de Provence are broken, green olives from the Salonenque or Béruguette varieties that have a low shelf life, and come flavored with fennel. The olives have been produced in the French region of Bouches-du-Rhône since the 18th century.

Since they are an early product and are the first table olives to reach the consumers in October and early November, they are excitedly awaited each year. They are broken mechanically and left to lose their bitterness, washed with water, put in a brine solution and seasoned with fennel seeds, flowers and stalks.

The taste is buttery with a hint of almond, while the taste of fennel is also prevalent, and their flesh is solid.