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Friday, 24 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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Rapeseed
The edible oil obtained from the seeds is intended for the production of margarine and other cooking fats.
Parsley
Parsley is a plant of the celery family.
It occurs naturally in western and southern Europe and also in the western part of Asia.
Sunflower
Sunflowers require large amounts of sunlight to grow properly.
The soil should be well-drained and moist, preferably covered with mulch.
Kale
Kale contains large amounts of dietary fiber, protein, and vitamins, most of which are vitamins C and K.
In addition, kale also contains folic acid, B vitamins, and vitamin A.
Parsley
In Russia, parsley is included in the list of plants containing narcotic substances due to its myristicin content.
Myristicin has similar effects to the THC contained in marijuana.
Pears
Pear fruit consists of 84 percent water, 15 percent carbohydrates, and a small amount of protein and fats.
There are 57 kcal in 100 g of pear and its glycemic index, like apples, is 38.
Sesame seeds
Sesame (Sesamum) is a leguminous plant belonging to the sesame family (Pedaliaceae).
This family includes 13 genera with 70 species. They are plants mainly of dry and sandy habitats and ...
Tomatoes
In 18th century France, tomatoes were considered an aphrodisiac.
Asparagus
Asparagus roots and rhizomes contain asparagine (an organic compound from the group of endogenous amino acids), steroidal saponins, coumarin, coniferin, vanillin, rutin, volatile oils, carotenoids, amino acids, and unusual carbohydrates.
Olives
The fruit is 5-25 mm long and 4-12 mm in diameter.
The appearance of the fruit varies depending on the subspecies of the European olive.