Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
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
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
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.
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Seedless Variety
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Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Origin
Eastern United States
India
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Soil pH
6.5-7.56-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
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'.
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
In Alcoholic Beverages
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Beer
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Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
China