Chinese white olive
It is a subtropical and tropical plant. It grows in forest in north Vietnam below 500 m altitude. It needs light to grow. In Yunnan, China it grows between 600-1300 m altitude. It grows in deep humid and fertile soil. It can grow under light shade. In Sichuan.
Also known as:
Ca-na, Cay ca-na, Ch'ing-kuo, Ganlan, Larm yin, Maizhahang, Mane, Olive nut, Paak-laam, Samo cheen, Talatt, Tonkin canarium, Tram chim, Tram trang, Wu Lam, Xica, Ximo
Synonyms
- Canarium album Leenh.
- Canarium tonkinense Engl.
- Hearnia balansae C. DC.
- Pimela alba Lour.
Edible Portion
- Fruit, Seeds - oil, Seeds, Nuts
Where does Chinese white olive grow?
Found in: Asia, Cambodia, China, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Notes: There are 80-95 Canarium species.
Status: It is a cultivated crop. Fruit are sold in markets. It is a priority under-utilised crop for China.
Growing Chinese white olive
Cultivation: Plants can be grown by seeds.
Edible Uses: The fruit are eaten like olives. The fruit are soaked in tubs of salt water, then dried. They are also preserved as a condiment. They are also used for wines and drinks. The seed contains an edible oil. The oil should not be too hot as seeds burn easily. The seed kernels are eaten. The fruit are edible when mature. They are also pickled.
Production: Trees are fast growing. They flower in January and February and fruit in June and July. In southern China fruit are available in June to August.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 72 | 1.2 | 2.1 | - | 5 | - | 80.2 |
| Nuts | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Nuts - oil | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Chinese white olive Photos
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