1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
1.1.1 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
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
1.3 Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Treatment of colored hair
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
NA
1.5 Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
NA
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 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.
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.1 Fiber
2.2.2 Sugar
2.3 Protein
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.4.11 Lycopene
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
2.4.13 Choline
2.5 Fat
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
2.6.2 Iron
2.6.3 Sodium
2.6.4 Calcium
2.6.5 Magnesium
2.6.6 Zinc
2.6.7 Phosphorus
2.6.8 Manganese
2.6.9 Copper
2.6.10 Selenium
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
2.7.2 Omega 6s
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
2.9 Water Content
2.10 Ash
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
127.00 kcal60.00 kcal
15
299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal50.00 kcal
17
461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
345.00 kcal150.00 kcal
49
420
1.7.1 Calories in Pie
2 Characteristics
2.1 Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
2.2 Season
Autumn, Winter
Early fall, Summer
2.3 Varieties
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
2.4 Seedless Variety
2.5 Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Magenta, Pink
2.6 Inside Color
2.7 Shape
2.8 Texture
2.9 Taste
2.10 Origin
Eastern United States
Central America, Mexico
2.11 Grows on
2.12 Cultivation
2.12.1 Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
NA
2.12.2 Soil pH
2.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
NA
3 Facts
3.1 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'.
NA
3.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
3.2.1 Wine
3.2.2 Beer
3.2.3 Spirits
3.2.4 Cocktails
3.3 Production
3.3.1 Top Producer
3.3.2 Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
NA
3.3.3 Top Importer
United States of America
China
3.3.4 Top Exporter
United States of America
Vietnam
4 Scientific Name
4.1 Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
Hylocereus undatus
4.2 Synonym
Not Available
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
5 Classification
5.1 Domain
5.2 Kingdom
5.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.4 Division
5.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
5.6 Subclass
5.7 Order
5.8 Family
5.9 Genus
5.10 Species
5.11 Generic Group