Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
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Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Varieties
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Seedless Variety
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Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellowish Green
Shape
Round
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Texture
Juicy
Crispy
Taste
Sweet
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Eastern United States
Sri Lanka
Grows on
Trees
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Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6.5-7.54.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
- There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
- The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.
- When carambola is cut horizontally, it forms a star.
- It is believed that carambola helps to cure hangover.
- Entire carambola is edible, including its skin.
- 2 varieties of carambola are cultivated: tart & sweet.
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
Taiwan
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
United States of America
Malaysia