Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
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
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., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Melon
Varieties
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan
Color
Dark green
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Africa
Soil Type
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Without frosts
Dry, Hot
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.
- Watermelon contain 91% of water.
- In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
- Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
- There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.
Top Producer
Mexico
China
Other Countries
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Germany
Top Exporter
Mexico
China
Botanical Name
Persea Americana
Citrullus Lanatus
Synonym
Persea Gratissima
Citrullus vulgaris
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Laurales
Cucurbitales
Family
Lauraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
P. Americana
C. lanatus
Generic Group
Laurel
Gourd