Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
  
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
  
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
  
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
  
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
  
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
  
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
  
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
  
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
  
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
No
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
  
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Lycopene
1,828.00 mcg
  
4
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
325.00 kcal
  
13
258.00 kcal
  
28
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
  
19
260.00 kcal
  
14
Calories in Pie
245.00 kcal
  
36
220.00 kcal
  
99+
Type
Berry
  
Melon, Tree fruit
  
Season
Summer
  
All seasons
  
Varieties
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
  
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Blue, Indigo
  
Orange, Yellow
  
Inside Color
Greyish-white
  
Orange
  
Shape
Round
  
Oval
  
Texture
Juicy
  
Fleshy
  
Taste
Sweet
  
Luscious, Sweet
  
Origin
North America
  
Mexico, Central America
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Porous, Well-drained
  
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
4.5-5.5
  
4.5-8
  
Climatic Conditions
Cold
  
Warm, Without frosts
  
Facts about
- National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
- They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.
  
- Papaya seeds show contraceptive effects in male monkeys.
- Their seeds are used as a replacement for black pepper in some nations due to peppery taste.
- Papaya is known by funny names like paw paw or papaw and the mamao.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
No
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
United States of America
  
India
  
Other Countries
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
  
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Chile
  
Mexico
  
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
  
Carica papaya
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Dillenhidae
  
Dillenhidae
  
Order
Ericales
  
Brassicales
  
Family
Ericaceae
  
Caricaceae
  
Genus
Vaccinium
  
Carica
  
Species
V. myrtillus
  
C. papaya
  
Generic Group
Heath
  
Papaya