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Tuesday, 30 December 2025
21 facts about olives
21 facts about olives
"Where the olive refuses to grow, there the Mediterranean world ends"
It is not known exactly when and where the first olive tree, characteristic of the Mediterranean region, grew. Paleobotanists claim that wild olives g ...

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Rapeseed
Canola oil is characterized by an optimal ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids (2:1).
At the same time, it contains only 7% saturated fatty acids, half as much as olive oil.
Pomegranate
100 g of the fruit provides 83 kcal.
It is classified as a low glycemic index product with an Ig of 54.
Corn
Corn is a staple food in many regions of the world.
It is used to produce corn starch, a staple ingredient in home cooking and many industrial food prod ...
Bananas
Most bananas are grown in India.
The next largest crops are in China, Indonesia, Brazil, and Ecuador.
Garlic
China has been the clear leader in garlic production in the world over the last few decades.
The main production center is in Shandong Province. China produces over 75% of the world's garlic (2 ...
Poison ivy
It is native to North America and Asia.
Two Poison Ivy species are found in North America and one in Asia.
Sugar maple
The sugar maple tree produces greenish-yellow flowers, blooming in April and May.
Stinging nettle
In Germany, an estimated 500 tons of nettle are consumed annually. This puts it in third place after chamomile and linseed.
California poppy
The flowering period begins in February and lasts until September.
It is not advisable to cut the flowers of the California poppy, because then it loses its petals very quickly.
Asparagus
Young asparagus shoots grow above the surface of the ground in the spring and are ready for harvesting when they reach more than 20 cm in height and a diameter larger than that of a pencil.