Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
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Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
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.
Any time except an hour after meal
Type
Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Brown
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Bitter
Sweet
Origin
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Central Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
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Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
7-85.5-7
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.
- 30th April is known as National Raisin Day.
- Fresno, California is known as raisin capital of the world.
- Half of world's raisin supply is produced in California.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Spirits
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Production
Top Producer
Spain
United States of America
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Italy
Turkey