Details: Freeze-Dried 1 oz (about 1 cup) 8 oz (about 8 cups) Ingredients: Olives, Salt, and Ferrous Gluconate (Iron). Rehydrating Instructions: Rehydrate in cool water for 1-2 minutes, hot water instantly or enjoy without rehydrating as a crunchy, tasty snack. Use 4 parts olives to 1 part water. Storage & Shelf-life: Store in original container in a cool, dry location, for up to 24 months. Freeze-dried olives are very sensitive to the air so, if the container is opened, be sure to seal tightly, removing as much air as possible and include fresh desiccants.

* 1oz of freeze dried olives is approximately equivalent to 5oz (1/3 lbs) of fresh olives.

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