Why Can’t You Buy *Fresh* Olives?

Olives are a strange food: a fruit that you can’t buy fresh, just swimming in salty brine. Why? They contain a bitter chemical called oleuropein. This week on Reactions, we’re talking about the science of how we can eat this unique stone fruit.

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Credits:
Producer: Kirk Zamieroski
Writer: Alexa Billow
Scientific Consultant:  Dan Flynn and Michelle Boucher Ph. D.
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Sources:
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
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