Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
Heart burn
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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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, Don't eat after meal
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Type
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
Fruit vegetable
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red
Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark green
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Creamy Yellow
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Buttery
Tangy, Tart
Origin
Mexico, Central America
South Africa
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.55.8-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid, Without frosts
Rainfall, Warm
Facts about
- The oldest living avocado tree is found in University of California and was planted in 1879.
- Avocados can be swapped for butter in Baked Goods Recipes.
- Avocado ripens more quickly with a banana or an apple around.
- Up until 1967, tamarillos were referred to as tree tomatoes.
- The name tamarillo is derived from Maori word 'tama' which means leadership and rillo from spanish word 'amarillo' which means yellow.
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
Mexico
New Zealand
Other Countries
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
New Zealand