Gordal
戈达尔 /gē dáěr/
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Example
Although in other nearby sections the Gordal tree produces a fair quantity of this fruit, it generally has a more elongated shape. In this same terrain there is also the Gordal tree which, because of the nature of the soil, etc., produces a considerate quantity of Queens which do not develop to the standards of Gordals, and which are called "Gordalillas".
Additional information
the "Gordal" variety ranks 14th in importance (surface x 1000 ha) in Spain. It is grown in the province of Sevilla/Seville. It is the most widely found variety outside Spain, particularly in the USA. The name refers to the size of its fruits (from Spanish gordo, which means
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Gordal olives, which are available stuffed or whole, can be served as a snack, an hors d"oeuvre, or as a complement to salads and other foods.