What Is Salt-Free Dry-Cured Sele Olive? An Additive-Free Black Olive with Intense Flavour

Made for those who look for olives with low salt, Zeykur Salt-Free Dry Sele offers a 100% natural black olive in a 900 g tin. Sele olives are black olives with a deep place in Aegean and Mediterranean cuisine, with a texture between dry and semi-dry. Their intense aroma and firm body set them clearly apart from classic brined olives.

In this post we explain how sele olives are prepared, what makes them stand out and how they can be enjoyed at the table. Our aim is to explain, in plain language, what the phrases on the label mean.

How is it prepared?

Zeykur Salt-Free Dry Sele is prepared with the traditional sele method and stone pressing, without any additives. In the traditional method the olives are left in vessels called sele and kept under weight. This unhurried process lets the olive ripen without spoiling its own taste.

This preserves the natural taste of the olive and its dry, intense flavour. Using no additives means a simple product with a short ingredient list, which is exactly what you want to see on a label.

Key features

Four main features set this product apart from other olives. Each directly affects the taste and ease of use.

• Salt-free: For those who prefer olives with low salt.
• 100% natural: Contains no additives.
• Stone pressing: Prepared the traditional way, preserving the natural aroma.
• Tin packaging: Helps preserve freshness and aroma.

The low salt level is a reason to choose it, especially for those who watch their salt intake. It makes no health claims, though; if you follow a special diet, it is wise to consult a professional. Tin packaging protects the product from light, and 900 g is a practical size for a few weeks of consumption.

How to enjoy it

With its dry texture and intense aroma it is used at breakfast, in salads and in sandwiches. The oily flavour of dry olives pairs very well with fresh bread and plain white cheese. Added to salads, their intense aroma defines the character of the plate; even a small amount can be enough.

It can be served with olive oil. Drizzling a little olive oil before serving softens the texture and brings out the aroma. Keep an opened tin closed, in a cool place.

If you would like to try dry-cured black olives alongside other classics, the Ekstra Set includes them together with Elmas black olives and grilled olives.