The healthy fats in olives are extracted to produce olive oil, one of the key components of the incredibly healthy Mediterranean diet.

Olives are also enjoyed in salads, sandwiches, and spreads.

Some immature olives are green and turn black when they ripen. Others remain green even when fully ripe.

In the Mediterranean region, 90% of olives are used to make olive oil.

This article tells you everything you need to know about olives.