{"product_id":"sun-dried-tomato-cream-270g-jar-crema-di-pomodori-secchi","title":"Olives \"Termite di Bitetto\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover one of Puglia’s most prized culinary secrets with \u003cb\u003eTermite di Bitetto Olives\u003c\/b\u003e. Grown exclusively in a small, historic cluster of towns near Bari, these indigenous olives are a true regional delicacy. Often called \"apple olives\",  due to their unusually large size, perfectly rounded shape, and crisp, firm flesh, they are a standout on any Mediterranean table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvested by hand between October and November, \u003cb\u003eI Contadini\u003c\/b\u003e preserves these olives using an ancient, natural brine method. We use only water and sea salt, allowing the olives to undergo a slow fermentation that removes their natural bitterness while preserving their vibrant green-purple hue. The result is a meaty, velvety olive with a unique flavor profile: a delicate balance of sweetness and a pleasant, herbaceous tang that is unmistakably Puglian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand\u003c\/b\u003e: I Contadini\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVariety\u003c\/b\u003e: Termite di Bitetto \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppearance\u003c\/b\u003e: Large, round, and fleshy; similar in shape to a small apple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/b\u003e: Fruity and sweet with a characteristic velvety texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: 100% Product of Italy (Puglia).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePurity\u003c\/b\u003e: Natural fermentation in brine, no artificial preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary Inspirations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Ultimate Aperitivo\u003c\/b\u003e: Serve chilled alongside a glass of dry Prosecco or a Puglian Rosato—their size and crunch make them the perfect cocktail companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBaked Specialities\u003c\/b\u003e: Pit and press them into a traditional Puglian Focaccia, for an authentic burst of salinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeafood \u0026amp; Meat\u003c\/b\u003e: Add whole to a \"Baccalà alla Pugliese\" (stewed cod) or roast with lamb and wild herbs to infuse the dish with Mediterranean soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFried Olives\u003c\/b\u003e: A traditional local treat, lightly flour and fry them for a savory, crispy appetizer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lifeitaly","offers":[{"title":"Small 550g","offer_id":46016082608327,"sku":"8591457583303","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/2446\/6119\/files\/Olive-Termite-di-Bitetto-OLTS0550X6-WEB_1.jpg?v=1769638296","url":"https:\/\/www.lifeitaly.com\/products\/sun-dried-tomato-cream-270g-jar-crema-di-pomodori-secchi","provider":"Lifeitaly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}