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Author’s Note: Not a paid review. These are my own spicy opinions. I have no affiliation with Aldi<\/a>. Mmmkay.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Say “no” to sad mush.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I previously reviewed the Aldi Kalamata Olives<\/a> from the same “Specially Selected” store brand. Those were OK, but these Jalapeno Stuffed Olives are better! So much better.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Texture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I’m a fan of firm olives. And these dudes are firm. Nearly crisp. They’re tangy from the combination of wine vinegar, citric acid, and ascorbic acid. Although I prefer the taste of olives preserved in a natural lactic acid solution (such as Mario Camacho Snack Olives<\/a> or Goya olives<\/a>), I enjoy this tartness, too.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Stuffed Jalapeno<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The jalapeno piece stuffed inside each olive is also fairly<\/em> crisp and good quality. No sad mush. I didn’t encounter any squashy or old-tasting peppers in my entire jar. There are no added colors here, so the green is the natural color of the pepper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And there weren’t any “empty” olives. Not a single one. This impressed me. No existential dread here.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Yes, but, how spicy are they???<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The flavor is not weak. There’s enough of the jalapeno flavor in the brine<\/em> to saturate the olives and make them taste spicy-hot all the way through<\/em>. Not just in the pepper centers. I enjoyed this. It’s a palpable burn on the tongue and throat, but not enough to make my eyes water. Great jalapeno aroma, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(If you love spicy food, check out my review of this Sweet Heat Mango Jack from Meister Cheese<\/a>. It was waaaay spicier than I expected!)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Saltiness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I have encountered some<\/em> olive brands that were so<\/em> salty, I could not eat them plain. And I have had others that were so<\/em> bland, I didn’t want to eat them at all. Aldi has managed to avoid these two extremes with a crowd-pleasing balance of moderate<\/em> salty flavor. These are just right.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Olive flavor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are Greek olives, and I would describe the “olive” flavor as mild. They don’t have particularly deep “earthy” notes, but they aren’t tasteless. I prefer stronger olives for cooking in recipes, but for finger food, these are perfect. These little nuggets were made to be eaten and enjoyed on their own.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Size<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are big boys. Almost pecan-size. The jumbo quality makes them a great choice for a charcuterie board or finger-food party spread. They don’t need a toothpick to easily grab and pop in your mouth. In fact, these attractive olives look much more fancy-pants than they are.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

There are 20 olives in each jar. Mine were surprisingly consistent in size and shape. And all in good condition, with neat pitting holes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What did I do with my Jalapeno Stuffed Olives?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Well, I made a charcuterie board with mine. This is a great way to add a “spicy” element (and pop of green) to the sweet\/savory flavors of your spread. I like to stand my olives upright, like tiny green barrels. Why miss an opportunity to play with your food?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Other items on this board I’ve previously reviewed include Belgian Butter Waffle Crisps<\/a> and Strawberry Jaffa Cakes<\/a>, all from Aldi.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ingredients in Aldi Jalapeno Stuffed Olives (Specially Selected)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are the ingredients, from the label:<\/p>\n\n\n\n