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Thursday, 30 July 2026
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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Cocoa bean
The cocoa tree is an evergreen tree with a compact crown 10-15 meters high or a shrub growing up to 5 meters high.
Its bark is thin and cinnamon-brown. The cocoa tree has a strongly developed root system. The leaves ...
Avocado
It originates from southcentral Mexico.
Later avocado cultivations spread to North, South, and Latin America, Africa, Asia, and southern Europe. Mexican cultivations produce over 2,3 million tons a year.
Pineapple
Pineapples are also used in cosmetics.
They are great in enzymatic peelings, creams for discoloration, and anti-cellulite lotions.
Rice
Like any grain, it is a caloric product.
There is 365 kcal in 100 g (3,5 oz) of white rice, 370 kcal in brown rice, 374 kcal in parboiled rice, and 357 kcal in wild rice.
Corn
Sweet corn, which is a variety that is high in sugars and low in starch can also be eaten unripened.
It is often consumed in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Cyprus, parts of South America, and the Balkans.
Pears
The flesh of the pear fruit contains stone cells (sclereids).
They consist of woody tissue whose primary function is to strengthen the structure of the fruit. They are not harmful to health, however, they can cause some discomfort when eating.
Parsley
Parsley oil has a regenerative effect on the skin and helps remove stretch marks, blemishes, and scars.
Baobab tree
Baobab species growing in Madagascar have more compact crowns and long, cylindrycal trunks compared to those growing in continental Africa.
Strawberry
According to nutritionists' recommendations, eight strawberries should be eaten daily to keep the body healthy.
Carrot
Carrot consumption has a positive effect on LDL cholesterol.