Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
12.14 g3.84 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.70 g3.30 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
12.10 g0.54 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.40 g1.03 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.030.26
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
76.00 mcg20.00 mcg
0
681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg0.02 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg0.01 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.18 mg0.24 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
-0.02 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg0.03 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
1.00 mg0.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.40 mg3.81 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.20 mcg1.40 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
-510.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
2.30 mg14.20 mg
0
19.2
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Fat
0.20 g15.32 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
266.00 mg42.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.28 mg0.49 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
1.00 mg1,556.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
16.00 mg52.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
13.00 mg11.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.05 mg0.04 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
27.00 mg4.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.15 mg0.00 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.04 mg0.12 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.60 mcg0.90 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
13.00 mg92.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
77.00 mg1,215.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
2.00 mg22.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
86.73 g75.28 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.50 g4.53 g
0
87.1
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Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
47.00 kcal115.00 kcal
15
354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
47.00 kcal115.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
47.00 kcal-
0
354
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Calories in Dried Form
266.00 kcal467.00 kcal
16
747
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Calories in Canned Form
67.00 kcal119.00 kcal
15
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal60.00 kcal
16
461
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Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
250.00 kcal240.00 kcal
80
450
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Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Seedless Variety
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Color
Orange, Yellow
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Brown
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Bitter
Origin
China
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.57-8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Loquats are used in plum wine manufacturing.
- Dried leaves of loquat are used to make herbal tea.
- The seeds of loquat are slightly toxic & the symptoms of intoxication are nausea, vomiting & shortness of breath.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Japan
Spain
Other Countries
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
Italy
Botanical Name
Eriobotrya japonica
Olea europaea
Synonym
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
Olea europaea
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Lamiales
Family
Rosaceae
Oleaceae
Genus
Eriobotrya
Olea
Species
E. japonica
O. europaea
Generic Group
Rose
Olive