Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
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Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Type
Tree fruit
Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
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Color
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Brown
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Bitter
Sweet
Origin
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Iraq
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
7-88-10
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Hot, Warm
Facts about
- 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.
- Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
- Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
- Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Spain
Egypt
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Top Importer
United States of America
India
Top Exporter
Italy
United Arab Emirates