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Sunday, 19 April 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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Turmeric
It is a herbal raw material.
Since the 1st century B.C., turmeric has been used as a remedy for menstrual pain, parasitic and respiratory diseases, and treating stomach ulcers, liver diseases and various inflammations.
Bananas
Bananas usually reach a length of 10 to 15 centimeters.
However, some bananas can be as long as 30 centimeters.
Mandarines
Mandarines, usually eaten raw or blended into juice, are a common addition to various dishes in oriental cuisine.
They are also used to make jams, marmalades and sauces. In addition, mandarine skin is used in the production of tinctures.
Sesame seeds
Sesame is grown for its edible seeds.
In 2020, global sesame production was 7 million tons. The largest producers were Sudan, Myanmar and Tanzania.
Strawberry
China is the largest producer of strawberries.
They produce 3.2 million tons of this fruit annually. Global strawberry production is 9 million tons ...
Stinging nettle
The Slavs attributed magical properties to the nettle.
Fabrics made with nettle were said to protect against disease and ward off evil forces. In Hans Chri ...
Pumpkin
There is only 30 kcal in 100 grams of pumpkin.
It has a relatively high glycemic index of 75, which is why it is not recommended for diabetics.
Pomegranate
Pomegranate flowers and fruits were a common decorative motif in Assyrian, Semitic, and Egyptian civilizations.
Jews decorated the robes of priests or statues with them. The fruit symbolized fidelity to the Pentateuch, and the royal crown of the Jews was modeled after the pomegranate fruit.
Corn
Corn has also played an important role in the history of the United States. When the first settlers arrived on the North American continent in December 1620, they lacked food, and many died. Those who survived were helped by Indians who shared food with them and showed them how to grow corn, squash, and legumes.
To repay them, the settlers organized a festival of thanksgiving lasting several days after the firs ...
Grapes
Grapeseed oil is very healthy.
Almost 70% of grape seed oil is linoleic acid, which has a beneficial effect on metabolism and can l ...