Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
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, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
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Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Allergic reaction
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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Winter
Winter
Varieties
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Seedless Variety
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Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Crunchy
Taste
Sweet
Tart
Origin
Eastern United States
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6.5-7.56-7
3.5
10
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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'.
- Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
- It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
- They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.
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
Turkey
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Argentina