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Olives are a wonderful fruit native to Mediterranean Europe. They are also cultivated in many other regions of the world nowadays. Some of these including North and South America, South Africa, China, India, Australia, and New Zealand. But olives’ health benefits tend to fly under the radar, as this fruit is mostly used for its flavor only.
Olives of different kinds are a staple of Mediterranean cuisine and a major export crop for Portugal, Spain, Italy, and Greece. Unarguably, the most popular sorts among Americans are black and green olives. These may be pitted and then sliced, used whole, or pressed into olive oil – the single most significant agrarian export from the Mediterranean countries.
Olives of different kinds are a staple of Mediterranean cuisine and a major export crop for Portugal, Spain, Italy, and Greece. Unarguably, the most popular sorts among Americans are black and green olives. These may be pitted and then sliced, used whole, or pressed into olive oil – the single most significant agrarian export from the Mediterranean countries.