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Ayurvedic Dravya · Oil-Fat · — kcal / 100g

Olive oil

Also known as: extra virgin olive oil

The Mediterranean heart oil — mildly warming, lighter than sesame; good general-purpose oil for vata and neutral for pitta in moderation.

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Olive oil — Ayurvedic Oil-Fat & USDA Nutrition

Olive oil — Rasa: Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Neutral (0) Kapha: Mildly Increases (+1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Bitter, Astringent
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Oily, Smooth, Light
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira, Vasanta · Midday, Evening

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

The Mediterranean heart oil — mildly warming, lighter than sesame; good general-purpose oil for vata and neutral for pitta in moderation.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Extra virgin for finishing and gentle cooking; don't deep-fry with it.

Classical Provenance: Modern texts (guna analysis).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • finishing oil on vegetables and salads
  • low-medium heat cooking
  • with lemon as dressing

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: high-heat frying (extra virgin; smoke point)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Olive oil

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tbsp (13g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Olive oil

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Amaranth Wheat Skillet Bread

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Barley Wheat Skillet PitaLunch · 46 min

Barley Wheat Skillet Pita

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Buckwheat Wheat GaletteLunch · 46 min

Buckwheat Wheat Galette

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Chickpea Olive Oil SoccaLunch · 46 min

Chickpea Olive Oil Socca

Chickpea Olive Oil Socca is a freshly cooked flatbread intended to be eaten warm Vata: brush lightly with ghee and pair ...

Corn Wheat Skillet TortillaLunch · 46 min

Corn Wheat Skillet Tortilla

Corn Wheat Skillet Tortilla is a freshly cooked flatbread intended to be eaten warm Vata: brush lightly with ghee and pa...

Jowar Olive FlatbreadLunch · 46 min

Jowar Olive Flatbread

Jowar Olive Flatbread is a freshly cooked flatbread intended to be eaten warm Vata: brush lightly with ghee and pair wit...

Oat Wheat Griddle FlatbreadLunch · 46 min

Oat Wheat Griddle Flatbread

Oat Wheat Griddle Flatbread is a freshly cooked flatbread intended to be eaten warm Vata: brush lightly with ghee and pa...

Olive Oil Wheat PiadaLunch · 46 min

Olive Oil Wheat Piada

Olive Oil Wheat Piada is a freshly cooked flatbread intended to be eaten warm Vata: brush lightly with ghee and pair wit...

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