Health Benefits
General Benefits
Skin Benefits
Hair Benefits
Allergy Symptoms
Side Effects
Pregnant Women
Lactating Women
Best Time to Eat
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Carbs
Fiber
Sugar
Protein
Protein to Carb Ratio
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Lycopene
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Choline
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Iron
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Magnesium
Zinc
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Manganese
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Omega 3s
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Ash
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
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Calories in Canned Form
Calories in Juice
Calories in Jam
Calories in Pie
Type
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Seedless Variety
Color
Inside Color
Shape
Texture
Taste
Origin
Grows on
Soil Type
Soil pH
Climatic Conditions
Facts about
Wine
Beer
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Top Producer
Other Countries
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Top Exporter
Botanical Name
Synonym
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Generic Group
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Moist, Warm to hot climate
- When carambola is cut horizontally, it forms a star.
- It is believed that carambola helps to cure hangover.
- Entire carambola is edible, including its skin.
- 2 varieties of carambola are cultivated: tart & sweet.
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum