1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
1.1.1 General Benefits
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
1.3 Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
1.5 Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.3.1 Fiber
2.4.1 Sugar
2.6 Protein
2.7.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.8 Vitamins
2.8.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.9.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.9.4 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.9.6 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
3.12.3 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
6.11.1 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
6.11.2 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.11.3 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.11.4 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
6.11.5 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
6.11.6 Lycopene
6.11.7 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
6.11.8 Choline
6.12 Fat
6.13 Minerals
6.13.1 Potassium
6.13.2 Iron
6.13.3 Sodium
3.00 mg1,556.00 mg
0
1556
6.13.4 Calcium
6.13.5 Magnesium
6.13.6 Zinc
6.13.7 Phosphorus
6.13.8 Manganese
6.13.9 Copper
6.13.10 Selenium
6.14 Fatty Acids
6.14.1 Omega 3s
6.14.2 Omega 6s
6.15 Sterol
6.15.1 Phytosterol
6.16 Water Content
6.17 Ash
7 Calories
7.1 Serving Size
7.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal115.00 kcal
15
299
7.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
7.4 Calories in Frozen Form
7.5 Calories in Dried Form
7.6 Calories in Canned Form
7.7 Calories in Foods
7.7.1 Calories in Juice
75.00 kcal60.00 kcal
17
461
7.7.2 Calories in Jam
164.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49
420
7.7.3 Calories in Pie
293.00 kcal240.00 kcal
80
450
8 Characteristics
8.1 Type
8.2 Season
8.3 Varieties
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
8.4 Seedless Variety
8.5 Color
Dark purple
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
8.6 Inside Color
8.7 Shape
8.8 Texture
8.9 Taste
8.10 Origin
Unknown
Eastern Mediterranean Region
8.11 Grows on
8.12 Cultivation
8.12.1 Soil Type
Moist, Well-aerated
Well-drained
8.12.2 Soil pH
8.12.3 Climatic Conditions
9 Facts
9.1 Facts about
- Bilberries are used in manufacturing of alcoholic drinks.
- They are used to improve aromas of sorbets.
- The green extract of it's leaves is used in textile industry as natural dye.
- In ancient Greece, 1st eye shadow was made by adding olive oil in ground charcoal.
- The most expensive form of olive oil is Extra Virgin.
- Largest type of olive tree is known as donkey tree & smallest one is called bullet.
9.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
9.2.1 Wine
9.2.2 Beer
9.2.3 Spirits
9.2.4 Cocktails
9.3 Production
9.3.1 Top Producer
9.3.2 Other Countries
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
9.3.3 Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
9.3.4 Top Exporter
10 Scientific Name
10.1 Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
Olea europaea
10.2 Synonym
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Not Available
11 Classification
11.1 Domain
11.2 Kingdom
11.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
11.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
11.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
11.6 Subclass
11.7 Order
11.8 Family
11.9 Genus
11.10 Species
Vaccinium myrtillus
O. europaea
11.11 Generic Group