Canarium album - Chinese Olive

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7028 Canarium album - Chinese Olive

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Big tree taller than 20 ft Semi-shade Full sun Regular water Edible plant Subtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

The Chinese Olive Tree (Canarium album) is a resilient, evergreen tree prized for its nutrient-rich fruits, medicinal properties, and centuries-old role in traditional Asian wellness and cuisine. The tree thrives in tropical and subtropical climates, mature trees tolerating light frost. This fruit celebrated for over 2,000 years in Asia for its unique taste and exceptional health benefits. Rich in essential amino acids, beneficial fatty acids, vitamins, and high-quality dietary fibers, this nutritional powerhouse supports overall well-being. Its potent bioactive compounds, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, offer antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-tumor properties.
The fruit of Chinese Olive is a drupe, similar to an olive or date, with a firm outer skin, a fibrous or crunchy pulp, and a hard central seed (stone). It is eaten raw, though it has a slightly astringent taste. It can be pickled, soaked in brine or sugar syrup for a sweeter, milder flavor. Dried - used as a snack or in traditional medicine. Cooked - often added to soups, stews, or stir-fried dishes for its unique texture and mild flavor. The fruit is sometimes boiled to make herbal teas, valued for their medicinal properties. Though not a true nut, its seed is sometimes roasted and eaten like an almond.

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