What is this grey, slimy stuff in my black olives? - Ask Extension
Today I opened a new can of black olives. When I pulled the lid off I found this greyish, slimy blob stuck to one of the olives. What is it? Are the o...
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What is this grey, slimy stuff in my black olives? #720889
Asked September 04, 2020, 1:22 PM EDT
Today I opened a new can of black olives. When I pulled the lid off I found this greyish, slimy blob stuck to one of the olives. What is it? Are the olives bad? I discarded the olives to be safe.
Currituck County North Carolina
Expert Response
It may be olive oil or fermentation, very hard to tell from the photo. Reach out to the manufacturer with your concerns, their contact information will be on the side of the can.
