An exceptional variety with a mild, buttery profile
The Lucques olive is renowned for its distinctive crescent-shaped silhouette and the incomparable delicacy of its flesh. Harvested at full maturity for this black version, it reveals an exceptionally tender, melt-in-the-mouth, buttery texture, with subtle aromas free from any harsh bitterness. Packaged in a 1.1 kg jar, this product combines excellent visibility with practical serving, perfectly suited to the needs of food professionals.
Product characteristics
- Variety: Lucques
- Colour: black
- Shape: typical crescent
- Texture: delicate, melt-in-the-mouth and smooth flesh
- Aromatic profile: mild flavour, buttery notes, low bitterness
- Packaging: 1.1 kg jar
- Presentation: whole olives in brine
- Reference: 6553
Target professional customers
- Delicatessens and greengrocers: the glass jar showcases the dark colour and excellent firmness of the fruit, creating an appealing feature product in the aperitif section.
- Caterers and event organisers: a refined variety, ideal for enhancing tasting platters, drinks receptions and high-end events.
- Restaurants and hospitality: ideal for bar service, as an aperitif accompaniment, or to enhance Mediterranean salads and sharing plates with distinction.
- Wine bars and wine merchants: its mildness and low-bitterness profile pair naturally with distinctive wines and gourmet sharing platters.
Advantages of the 1.1 kg jar format
- Excellent visibility: the transparency of the jar immediately highlights the quality of the olives and provides reassurance on their consistency.
- Format suited to stock rotation: this 1.1 kg volume allows for regular turnover without tying up unnecessary stock in reserve.
- Everyday practicality: the jar reseals easily between services for simple, clean use at the counter or in the kitchen.
- Fruit protection: the rigid packaging preserves the integrity of the delicate Lucques flesh during transport and handling.
Storage
Before opening, store jars in a cool, dry place away from light. After opening, keep the olives submerged in their brine, reseal the jar carefully and place in the refrigerator. Ensure a clean utensil is used each time olives are removed to preserve product freshness. For all best-before dates, refer to the details indicated on the packaging.
Why buy from Palimex
A specialist wholesaler of dried fruit, olives and Mediterranean products based in Rungis, Palimex supplies retailers, greengrocers, restaurateurs and wholesalers with ranges selected for their consistency. Our sales team is on hand to advise you on building your assortment and adapting your orders to your operational needs.
