The tantalizing flavour of Olives is popularly used in pastas, salads and a number of dishes from the Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Olives are also a healthy snacking option, which has a longer shelf life when refrigerated, than compared to other ingredients. Olives are small fruits that grow on olive trees (olea European). they belong to a group of fruit called drupes, or stone fruits, and are related to mangoes, cherries, peaches, almonds, and pistachios. Olives are very high in vitamin e and other powerful antioxidants. vegetarian type of tin: jar