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Wednesday, 2 July 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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Olives
World production of table olives in 2016/2017 was 2.899.500 tons.
The European Union countries produce the most, at about 30%, followed by Turkey and Egypt.
Saguaro cactus
Each saguaro fruit contains about 2000 seeds.
It seems a lot but keep in mind that only 1% of them germinate successfully due to harsh weather conditions.
Mandarines
Clementine is a crossbreed of mandarin orange and sweet orange.
It is one of the tastiest varieties of mandarine, with a characteristic reddish color. They peel easily, and their flesh is juicy and often seedless. It was bred in the early 20th century in Africa.
Pineapple
Pineapple juice contains many valuable substances.
It is a source of vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C, E, K, folic acid, and many minerals: calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc, and iron.
Carob
It tolerates up to 3% salt concentration in the soil.
Experiments have been conducted in which young carob trees were able to perform basic physiological functions under high salinity conditions of 40 mmol NaCl/l.
Ginkgo biloba
In natural conditions, the Ginkgo tree reaches a height of 30-40 m, in Europe up to 28 m.
Baobab tree
The strong fiber extracted from the bark is used in many places to make ropes and fabrics. The trees also provide raw materials for hunting and fishing tools.
Sugar maple
Sugar maple trees thrive in cooler climates.
The perfect temperature is an average of -7 degrees Celsius (20 F).
Parsley
Both the leaves and roots of the plant are used for food.
Turmeric
The turmeric rhizome consists of 60% starch, 20% fiber, 7% protein, and 5% fat.