Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
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Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
May interact with some drugs
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
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
No Types
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Scarlet red
Inside Color
Brown
Orange
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Tough
Taste
Bitter
Slightly bitter, Tart
Origin
Eastern Mediterranean Region
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Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
7-86.8-8.1
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold, Hot
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.
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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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
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Italy
China