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Monday, 27 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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Sesame seeds
White and other light sesame seeds are standard in Europe, the Americas, western Asia and the Indian subcontinent.
Black and darker-colored sesame seeds are in demand mainly in China and Southeast Asia.
Stinging nettle
Stinging nettle leaves and stems contain flavonoids, organic acids including formic and acetic acids, beta-carotene, vitamins A, B, B5, C, K, mineral salts - especially iron, calcium, potassium, phosphorus and magnesium, chlorophyll, acetylcholine, tannins, beta-sitosterol, enzymes, silicon and calcium compounds, acids: linoleic, linolenic, stearic, palmitic and oleic, almost all known amino acids.
Brussels sprout
Initially, as a newly established species, it was intended to serve an ornamental function.
Pears
Based on fermented ripe pears, pear cider is produced.
Popularly known as Perry, the drink contains 5 to 8 percent alcohol. It originated in the area of pr ...
Turmeric
In their studies, scientists have found promising effects of turmeric in treating Alzheimer's disease.
The substances contained in turmeric are responsible for stimulating the brain cells.
Poison ivy
American species differ in plant appearance.
Western poison ivy is a more shrub-like plant that usually grows to 1m (3ft) height. Eastern poison ...
Vanilla
It does not have a strongly developed root system.
New roots (stolons) appear systematically in the corners of the leaves and grow into the bark of the tree that serves as the orchid's support.
Brussels sprout
The vitamin K content of Brussels sprouts contributes to building and maintaining healthy bones and protects against osteoporosis.
A glass of fresh Brussels sprouts provides about 270% of the daily requirement of vitamin K. Since vitamin K is fat-soluble, brussels sprouts should be eaten with it.
Cornflower
Cornflower petals are edible.
They can be eaten fresh, dried or cooked. They are used in tea blends, salads, and desserts as garnishes.
Jerusalem artichoke
Topinambur tubers are juicy and slightly sweet.
They contain up to 17 percent inulin, accounting for 75-80 percent of all carbohydrates. The remaini ...