1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
1.1.1 General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
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, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
1.3 Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
NA
1.5 Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
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
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.1 Fiber
2.2.2 Sugar
2.3 Protein
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.4.11 Lycopene
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
36.00 mcg510.00 mcg
0
834
2.4.13 Choline
2.5 Fat
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
2.6.2 Iron
2.6.3 Sodium
2.00 mg1,556.00 mg
0
1556
2.6.4 Calcium
2.6.5 Magnesium
2.6.6 Zinc
2.6.7 Phosphorus
2.6.8 Manganese
2.6.9 Copper
2.6.10 Selenium
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
2.7.2 Omega 6s
63.00 mg1,215.00 mg
0
1689
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
2.9 Water Content
2.10 Ash
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
25.00 kcal115.00 kcal
15
299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal60.00 kcal
17
461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Tree fruit
4.2 Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
4.3 Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
4.6 Inside Color
4.7 Shape
4.8 Texture
4.9 Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Bitter
4.10 Origin
India
Eastern Mediterranean Region
4.11 Grows on
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
4.12.2 Soil pH
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Warm to hot climate
5 Facts
5.1 Facts about
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
- 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.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
5.3.2 Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
5.3.3 Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
5.3.4 Top Exporter
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Solanum melongena
Olea europaea
6.2 Synonym
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Not Available
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
7.2 Kingdom
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
7.7 Order
7.8 Family
7.9 Genus
7.10 Species
7.11 Generic Group