[Arid_gardener] Picking Olives, Curing in brine, Health concerns?

[Marc Levine]

I just moved into a home with a very healthy Olive tree in my front yard.
My neighbor suggested harvesting them.

 

They are green (unripe) olives which I was planning to cure in a saltwater
brine.

 

An old "wivestale" comes to mind about untreated olives being poisonous.  I
figured I'd drop a quick note before eating.  Are there any health issues
relating to olives?

 

Thanks.

 

Marc

 

 

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