BELAZU Black Olive Tapenade (170g)

Tapenade is a Provencal paste of crushed olives, capers and oil, used as a dip, a spread or a seasoning rather than as a sauce. This jar is 72 per cent naturally ripened Beldi black olives, crushed with capers, sun-dried tomatoes and a little garlic. There are no anchovies in it, which is the one place it parts company with the classic Provencal recipe.

Belazu’s Black Olive Tapenade is a luxurious condiment made from naturally ripened Beldi black olives, renowned for their intense, slightly liquorice-like flavour. These olives are expertly blended with capers, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes to create a tapenade that’s both rich and balanced, perfect for adding a burst of umami to any dish. With its smooth texture and robust taste, this tapenade is ideal for everything from appetisers to main courses, embodying the authentic flavours of the Mediterranean.

This tapenade is crafted using traditional methods, ensuring that each jar delivers a taste that’s both authentic and deeply satisfying. The inclusion of capers adds a briny, tangy note that complements the natural richness of the olives, while the sun-dried tomatoes provide a subtle sweetness and depth. A touch of garlic rounds out the flavour profile, adding warmth and complexity to the blend. This tapenade is not only delicious but also versatile, making it a valuable addition to any gourmet pantry.

The Black Olive Tapenade is ideal for pairing with other Mediterranean ingredients. For example, mix it with a drizzle of Belazu’s Crete Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil and some lemon juice for a simple, yet rich dressing. Alternatively, it pairs beautifully with the Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil for a smooth, complex flavour that can enhance everything from roasted vegetables to grilled fish.

Explore more Mediterranean condiments and spreads in our gourmet condiments section to find products that pair well with this tapenade. Belazu’s dedication to quality and authenticity is reflected in each product, including the Preserved Lemons and Pomegranate Molasses, which complement the flavours of the Black Olive Tapenade.

What is tapenade made of?

Classically, black olives, capers, olive oil and often anchovies, pounded rather than blended so it stays coarse. This jar reads, in order: black olives 72 per cent, sunflower oil, sun-dried tomatoes 5 per cent, capers 3 per cent, salt, garlic puree, cumin and citric acid. The cumin is the unusual one and it is why this tastes rounder than a straight olive and caper paste.

Is tapenade vegetarian or vegan?

Most jarred tapenade contains anchovies. This one does not, and nothing else in the ingredient list above is animal derived, so it works in vegetarian and vegan cooking. The allergen statement we hold for it reads contact us for more details rather than giving a formal declaration, so if you need one in writing, call us on 1300 936 406 before you order.

How do you use black olive tapenade?

Straight from the jar on toast, stirred through warm pasta with a little of the cooking water, under the skin of a roast chicken, or thinned with lemon and oil into a dressing. We have written the long version in what tapenade is, and eight things to do with a jar, and two recipes that use it: albacore tuna, white bean and tapenade crostini and whipped feta tartlets with red capsicum tapenade.

Where can I buy tapenade in Australia?

Here. Orders placed before 12pm on a weekday are dispatched the same day from our Corio, VIC warehouse, tracked with Australia Post. If you want the red version instead of the black, we also stock G for George roasted red capsicum tapenade. The rest of the range sits on the Belazu brand page.

How long does tapenade keep once opened?

Refrigerate it once the jar is open and use it within four weeks. Unopened, the shelf life on the pack is twelve months.