2007-03-22 06:52:36 · 7 answers · asked by Eunice S 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
No... too bitter.
The olives need to be cured in order to draw out the bitter compounds.
From Wikipedia:
"Olives freshly picked from the tree contain phenolic compounds and a unique glycoside, oleuropein, which makes the fruit unpalatable for immediate consumption. There are many ways of processing olives for table use. Traditional methods use the natural microflora on the fruit and procedures which select for those that bring about fermentation of the fruit. This fermentation leads to three important outcomes: the leaching out and breakdown of oleuropein and phenolic compounds; the creation of lactic acid, which is a natural preservative; and a complex of flavoursome fermentation products. The result is a product which will store with or without refrigeration."
2007-03-22 06:58:49 · answer #1 · answered by lots_of_laughs 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no...too bitter...the olives should be pressed with a special tool then put in olive oil and lemon juice and salt and left for 4 weeks befor eyou can start to eat it...the longer you leave it soaked the less bitter they get
2007-03-22 08:06:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, where do you think Extra Virgin Olive oil comes from?
2007-03-22 07:03:35 · answer #3 · answered by Luis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically yes, but because they are bitter you probably wouldn't want to eat two.
2007-03-22 07:01:02 · answer #4 · answered by gregory_dittman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could if you don't mind the bitter taste.
2007-03-23 15:51:04 · answer #5 · answered by Roxas of Organization 13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put it in your mouth, chew, then swallow.
2007-03-22 07:12:19 · answer #6 · answered by crymeariverthendrowninit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gross
2007-03-22 17:04:06 · answer #7 · answered by one_thing 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋