1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
1.1.1 General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
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, Skin rejuvenation
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
1.3 Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
NA
1.5 Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
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
2.2.1 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
2.4.13 Choline
2.5 Fat
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
2.6.2 Iron
2.6.3 Sodium
6.00 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
162.00 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
73.00 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
340.00 kcal467.00 kcal
32
747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
200.00 kcal60.00 kcal
17
461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
280.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49
420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal240.00 kcal
80
450
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
4.2 Season
4.3 Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
Black, Red
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
4.6 Inside Color
4.7 Shape
4.8 Texture
4.9 Taste
4.10 Origin
Europe
Eastern Mediterranean Region
4.11 Grows on
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Warm to hot climate
5 Facts
5.1 Facts about
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
- 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
United States of America
Spain
5.3.2 Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
5.3.3 Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
5.3.4 Top Exporter
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Olea europaea
6.2 Synonym
Not Available
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