This is the edible fruit of the olive tree Found in both green (unripe) and black (ripe) forms, each must undergo a process to remove the bitterness found in them This curing process is done with brine solutions, salt curing, and drying
Zeytingillerden, Akdeniz ülkelerinde yetişen, 10-20 m yüksekliğinde, dalları dikensiz, yaprakları karşılıklı, küçük ve gümüş renginde, uzun ömürlü bir ağaç (Olea europaea): "Zeytin dededen, incir babadan kalmalı."- Atasözü