Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
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, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
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Calories in Frozen Form
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Calories in Dried Form
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Calories in Canned Form
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Calories in Juice
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Calories in Jam
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Calories in Pie
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Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Tropical
Season
Autumn, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Winter
Varieties
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Origin
Eastern United States
Ecuador
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Warm
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'.
- Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
- The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
- The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Spain
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
Annona cherimola
Synonym
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Magnollidae
Order
Ericales
Magnoliales
Family
Ebenaceae
Annonaceae
Species
D. virginiana
A. cherimola
Generic Group
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Difference Between American Persimmon and Cherimoya
We might think that American Persimmon and Cherimoya are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. American Persimmon and Cherimoya Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between American Persimmon and Cherimoya is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Cherimoya with peel is 127.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 75.00 kcal respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Cherimoya belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of American Persimmon and Cherimoya is Ericales and Magnoliales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.