Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
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Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
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Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
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Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Type
Berry
Tropical
Season
Winter
Winter
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Purple
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fibrous
Juicy
Taste
Sweetish
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Origin
Central America, North America
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
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Soil pH
5.8-6.85-6
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
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Facts about
- It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
- It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
- It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.
Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
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Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
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Top Importer
Costa Rica
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Thailand