Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Coughing, Eczema, Headaches, Hives, Redness of eyes, Sneezing, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Allergic reaction, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Type
Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Big Bertha, Yolo Wonder, Yankee and Fat n Sassy
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Green
Inside Color
Brown
Light Green
Shape
Oval
Irregularly oval
Texture
Fleshy
Crispy
Taste
Bitter
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Origin
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Central America, Mexico, South America
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam
Soil pH
7-85.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
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.
- Colored bell peppers are sweeter as compared to green bell pepper.
- The inner white colored cavity is rich source of flavonoids and is edible.
- Red bell peppers have more nutrients as compared to green bell peppers.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Spain
China
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Egypt, Indonesia, Israel, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Romania, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Italy
Canada