Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
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Side Effects
Heart burn
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
Type
Berry, Fruit vegetable
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Red
Brown
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Bitter
Origin
Central America, South America
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.87-8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes are grown in the world.
- In Buñol, people celebrate the Tomatina festival where around 1.5 lakh tomatoes are used.
- As per Guinness book of records, heaviest tomato weighed 3.51 kg.
- 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 Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Production
Top Producer
China
Spain
Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Top Importer
Nigeria
United States of America
Top Exporter
Netherlands
Italy