Byzantine Pitted Olive Mix, 5 lb vs Krinos Kalamata Olive Halves
Overall winner: Byzantine Pitted Olive Mix, 5 lb
Key Differences
Byzantine (A) is a pitted 5 lb olive mix marketed as firm, full-flavored and naturally cured, making it more versatile for pizza, cooking, and salads; Krinos (B) is a 4.4 lb jar of Kalamata olive halves with a meaty texture that offers bulk value but has mixed opinions on size and whether olives are pitted. Choose Byzantine if you want pitted, versatile olives and higher average ratings; choose Krinos if you prioritize bulk Kalamata halves and meaty texture
Byzantine Pitted Olive Mix, 5 lb
A naturally cured olive mix with centuries-old sea salt methods, purple-black to black in color, firm and full-flavored. Customers note versatile use and solid texture
Pros
- naturally cured olives
- firm texture
- versatile for pizza, cooking, and salads
- long-lasting quality in storage
Cons
- not too salty flavor noted by some customers
- may be a larger portion size for some uses
Krinos Kalamata Olive Halves
Kalamata olives in halves preserved in wine vinegar and olive oil. Great for salads and Mediterranean-inspired dishes; praised for meatiness and quality, with mixed remarks on size and pitting
Pros
- meaty texture
- preserved in wine vinegar and olive oil
- bulk olive option
Cons
- mixed opinions on size
- mixed opinions on whether pits present
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Krinos |
| Durability | Tie |
| Versatility | Byzantine |
| User Reviews | Byzantine |