Ingredient

Spanish Manzanilla Olives

Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manzanilla olives are often stuffed with pimiento (a type of sweet red pepper) and …

What is Spanish Manzanilla Olives?

Spanish Manzanilla olives are a variety of olive native to Spain. They are typically picked green and then cured using a brine or dry salt method to make them edible and preserve them. The curing process removes their natural bitterness.

Is Spanish Manzanilla Olives vegan?

Spanish Manzanilla Olives is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Spanish Manzanilla Olives gluten-free?

They do not contain gluten.

Is Spanish Manzanilla Olives a major allergen?

Olives are not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA.

What is Spanish Manzanilla Olives used for?

Manzanilla olives are often stuffed with pimiento (a type of sweet red pepper) and used as a garnish or ingredient in cocktails, salads, and appetizers.

Is Spanish Manzanilla Olives safe?

Manzanilla olives are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.

Why it's used

Manzanilla olives are often stuffed with pimiento (a type of sweet red pepper) and used as a garnish or ingredient in cocktails, salads, and appetizers. They add a salty, briny flavor and a firm texture to foods.

Health notes

Manzanilla olives are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. They are a source of sodium due to the brining process. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated olives and their preparations, establishing specifications for their quality.

Allergen info

Olives are not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. They do not contain gluten.

Foods that contain Spanish Manzanilla Olives

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Harris-Teeter Inc. Spanish Stuffed Manzanilla Olives With Minced Pimiento, Minced Pimiento Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 167kcal 0Protein 16.7Fat 0Carbs

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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