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Olive and Quince Facts


Quince and Olive Facts


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  • 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.
  
  • Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
  • It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
  • They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
Yes   

Spirits
Yes   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Spain   
Turkey   

Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey   
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan   

Top Importer
United States of America   
United States of America   

Top Exporter
Italy   
Argentina   

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