| Meslalla | |
|---|---|
| Olive (Olea europaea) | |
| Color of the ripe fruit | Green |
| Also called | Cracked green olive |
| Origin | Morocco |
| Use | Oil and pickling |
| Oil content | High |
| Fertility | Self-sterile |
| Growth form | Spreading |
| Leaf | Elliptic-lanceolate |
| Weight | Medium |
| Shape | Ovoid |
| Symmetry | Slightly asymmetrical |
Meslalla (cracked green olive,[1][2]) is a Moroccan green olive cultivar used for olive oil production. It is often used to pickle garlic and hot peppers, and is also used in tagines.[3][4]
References[edit]
- ^ "OLIVES MESLALLA". authenticmaroc.com. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
- ^ "Moroccan Temrika Meslalla — Garlic Beef with Cracked Green Olives". kalisasorexi.com. 13 February 2011. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
- ^ Chemical Characterization and oxidative stability of two monovarietal virgin olive oils (Moroccan Picholine and Arbequina) grown in Morocco.
- ^ "The Sésame Des Saveurs" (in French). sesamedessaveurs.over-blog.com. 22 December 2014. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
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