Filema – marinated green olives 250 g (sweet bukovo, hot pepper)
If you like olives with character, this marinade does exactly what it should: it enhances the flavor and leaves a pleasant, slightly spicy finish. Filema marinated green olives with sweet bukovo and hot pepper are ready-made mezze – perfect to put on the table, add to salads, or serve on a snack board when you want something more distinctive.
Origin and Ingredients
Product of the Filema brand. Origin: Crete, Greece
Ingredients: green olives, sweet bukovo (sweet pepper flakes), hot pepper, brine/marinade (e.g., water, salt, acidity regulator; possibly olive oil and spices).
Taste and Texture
Green olives are usually firm and distinct, and here the marinade adds to it: sweet bukovo provides a warm, peppery note, and hot pepper adds a spicy kick. It's a snack that works well "solo," but also perfectly complements the taste of cheese and bread.
Culinary Applications
- mezze: in a bowl, on the table — no preparation needed
- cheese board: especially with feta and aged cheeses
- salads: with tomatoes, cucumber, feta (if you like a spicier finish)
- sandwiches and wraps: as a spicy addition
- "quick plate": olives + feta + tomatoes + extra virgin olive oil
- warm dishes: add at the end to roasted vegetables or pasta
What to Pair With
Best with feta, tomatoes, and bread. If you're making mezze, add classic extra virgin olive oil and something milder alongside (e.g., cheese, roasted vegetables) for a perfect balance.
Key Benefits
- sweet bukovo + hot pepper → distinct, slightly spicy finish
- marinated → ready-made mezze without additional seasoning
- firm green olives → good texture for snacks and salads
- great for boards → pair well with cheeses and bread
- 250 g → convenient portion for several occasions
- good choice "for guests" → flavor that stands out immediately
Specification
| Producer / brand |
Filema |
| Origin |
Crete, Greece |
| Ingredients |
green olives, sweet bukovo, hot pepper, brine/marinade |
| Allergens |
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| Weight |
250 g |
| Storage |
according to information on the packaging |
| Best before date |
according to information on the packaging |
How to Serve (simple and homemade)
- serve in a bowl as a table snack
- add to salad just before serving
- on a board: combine with feta and bread
- after opening, store according to the label and keep in marinade
FAQ
1) Are these olives spicy?
They have a spicy kick thanks to the hot pepper. The intensity depends on the recipe and batch.
2) Are they suitable for Greek salad?
Yes — if you like a spicier finish. For a classic, milder version, regular green olives will also work.
3) Do they have pits?
Yes
4) How to store after opening?
According to the information on the packaging; typically: in the refrigerator, in marinade, tightly sealed.
5) What do they pair best with?
With mezze and cheese boards, as well as salads with feta, when you want a spicy accent.
Who are they perfect for?
- for those who like spicy marinades and distinctive snacks
- for fans of mezze and "on-the-table" boards
- for gatherings and dinners when you want to serve something ready and characteristic
Pairs with
- feta
- extra virgin olive oil
- olive paste / tapenade
- bread / pita
- honey (on a cheese board, to balance the spiciness)
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