Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Allergic reaction
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)
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Pink, Purple, Red
Inside Color
Brown
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Grainy
Taste
Bitter
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Caucasus
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
7-85.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold
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.
- In china, plums are used for production of wine.
- A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
- Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Production
Top Producer
Spain
China
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
Italy
Chile