Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
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Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
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Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Type
Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable
Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
Brown
Orange
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Bitter
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Origin
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Chile, Peru
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
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Soil pH
7-85-6.1
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
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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.
Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Production
Top Producer
Spain
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Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
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Top Importer
United States of America
Netherlands
Top Exporter
Italy
Colombia