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Tapenade
Calories & nutrition facts
puree of capers, black olives, anchovy and herbs
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 229 kcal —
- Protein 1.9 g 4%
- Carbohydrate 3.3 g 1%
- Fat 22 g 28%
- Saturated fat 5.4 g 27%
- Fibre 5.3 g 19%
- Sugars 0.5 g —
- Sodium 1280 mg 56%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 13.5 µg 2%
- Vitamin C 1.1 mg 1%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 4.5 mg 30%
- Thiamin (B1) 0 mg 0%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.09 mg 7%
- Niacin (B3) 1.1 mg 7%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.02 mg 0%
- Vitamin B6 0.02 mg 1%
- Folate (B9) 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 63 mg 5%
- Iron 4.3 mg 24%
- Magnesium 20 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 23 mg 2%
- Potassium 258 mg 5%
- Zinc 0.4 mg 4%
- Copper 0.15 mg 17%
- Manganese 0.05 mg 2%
- Selenium 2.2 µg 4%
- Iodine 4.5 µg 3%
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Questions about Tapenade
What is tapenade made from?
Classic Provençal tapenade is a coarse or smooth paste of olives, capers, olive oil and often anchovies, sometimes with garlic or lemon. The name comes from the Provençal word *tapeno*, meaning caper.
How do you serve tapenade?
Spread a thin layer on toasted bread or serve it with crudités, boiled potatoes or grilled vegetables. It also works as a strong-flavoured addition to sandwiches and savoury tarts.
Can you cook with tapenade?
Yes: stir a spoonful through hot pasta just before serving, or spread it over fish or chicken before baking. It is already salty, so taste the dish before adding extra salt.
How should you store tapenade after opening?
Keep it in a clean, sealed container in the fridge and use a clean spoon each time. For homemade tapenade, make a small batch and use it within a few days.
Can you freeze tapenade?
Yes. Freeze it in small portions in a sealed container, leaving a little room for expansion; thaw it in the fridge and stir well before serving, as the oil may separate.
What can you use instead of tapenade?
For a similar savoury spread, blend olives with a little olive oil and lemon juice; add capers or anchovies if you have them. For a milder alternative, try pesto, though its flavour is quite different.
Is tapenade always made with black olives?
No. Black-olive tapenade is common, but green-olive versions are also made and tend to taste brighter and sharper. Recipes differ too: anchovies are traditional in many versions, but not essential.
Does tapenade contain anchovies?
Often, but not always. Check the ingredients if you need to avoid fish; tapenade may also contain other allergens depending on the recipe, such as nuts.
Source: ANSES–Ciqual (France) 11043 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
