Great Value Sliced Black Olives, 2.25 oz

These are fairly basic sliced black olives, but I found a couple things about them especially convenient. The 2.25 oz can is a good size for smaller dishes or recipes that do not need a huge amount of olives at once. I could easily use the can in one or two uses without feeling like a lot would go to waste and go bad or get thrown away. I also liked that the olives are already sliced, which makes them quick to add to different dishes. They work well as a topping for pizza or dips, and they are also good in pasta salads or mixed salads. Since they are sliced instead of chopped, they stayed fairly firm rather than turning mushy or soggy. The olives tasted fresh when I opened the can, and there was still a decent amount inside despite the smaller size. I could see these being useful for adding extra flavor to a lunch or dinner salad or other simple meals without much prep work. One thing worth noting is that the can does not have a pull tab, so a can opener is necessary. Also, it does look like Great Value may have recently redone their packaging as the can that arrived did not look anything like the picture which really made no difference but just something to be aware of so it doesn't come as a surprise. Other than that, the overall convenience and portion size made these easy to keep on hand for different dishes. The price for these seems like a decent value overall considering the fresh taste, pre-sliced format and convenient quantity in the can.

Great place to pick up sliced olives as I needed for a pasta salad, good price and can was not damaged, the expiration date was clear and easy to read. Can't remember if I had to use a can opener or a pop open top but would it would be perfect if a pop open top.