Tag: Autumn olives

According to scientific analysis, 100 grams of fresh autumn olive fruit contains approximately 8.34 grams of total sugar, distinguishing it significantly from the savory table olives found in jars. These small, tart-sweet berries, from the invasive *Elaeagnus umbellata* plant, offer a different—and more sugary—profile than their namesake suggests.

Research has revealed that autumn olives, an invasive species, can contain between 7 and 17 times more lycopene than tomatoes, a well-known dietary source of this potent antioxidant. This prolific, often-overlooked berry possesses a surprising nutritional profile that offers significant health advantages for those willing to forage responsibly.