Development of a novel Zn fortified table olive product

► New fortified in Zn table olive products were developed. ► Addition of Zn in the packing brine always improved firmness in table olive. ► Zn content in olive flesh was inversely linked to bitterness and saltiness. ► 15 g olive flesh packed with 0.075% ZnCl2 provides about 10% of the Zn RDI.