2007-05-15 03:18:36 · 9 answers · asked by Kenneth B 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
I think, but I may be wrong, that green olives come in a jar because they are usually pickled with an acid( like vinegar), and acid put in a can sometimes causes a reaction which can alter the flavor. Since black olives are not pickled, they can be put in a can without altering the flavor...
2007-05-15 03:27:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Marsha L is right, it has to do with the acid (vinegar) in the process. When's the last time you saw a can of pickles, or peppers, or anything "pickled"? The acid will react with the can and spoil the food in it. Tomatoes are the only exception; while they are mildly acidic it is so little acid that the white coating on the inside of the can is sufficient to contain the reaction.
2007-05-15 10:33:59 · answer #2 · answered by MikieB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
black olives and green come in all diff containers i know that even in restaurants they can both come in a bag i guess also if they are in a can a nd a jar they are better to tell them apart
2007-05-15 10:25:41 · answer #3 · answered by doo o 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People do want to see how green and fresh those olives are when they're green, but if they're black, there is no point of checking how black they are.
2007-05-15 10:26:47 · answer #4 · answered by deovolenty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question. Buy them all the time but never thought about it. I think that they are black may be one reason as as already been noted. Also they can be much larger and may be cheaper to pack in tins. Guess only a grower or food commodity broker could tell you. It might be just "one of those things?"
2007-05-15 10:32:49 · answer #5 · answered by Tommy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Black not as pretty like the green with the little red pimento in the middle.
2007-05-15 10:26:53 · answer #6 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because, green olives are spanish or whatever there other name is , and black olives keep long in a can, because they dont have a pit, i dont freaking kno i just eat them,
2007-05-19 08:34:22 · answer #7 · answered by MzRaEd>>>>>Salti 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always wanted to know that too....thats a good question to ask.....Lets see how many answer u get and what they know about that! 2 thumbs up on this question!
2007-05-15 12:59:25 · answer #8 · answered by I love my angels 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This question was already answered, and the person who answered did a great job. Take a look, I don't want to re-post it and take credit for what he did, so please note, this is not my answer. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20060906062530AAWNsu5
2007-05-15 10:32:24 · answer #9 · answered by ninabeanas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋