Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain
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, 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)
Type
Tree fruit
Citrus, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Creamy Yellow
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Succulent
Taste
Bitter
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Soil pH
7-85.5-6.5
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.
- Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
- Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
- Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
- Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.
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
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Italy
United States of America