Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
Anti depressant, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healthy mucus membrane, prevents oral cavity cancer, Prevents anemia, Prevents cases of morning sickness, Prevents lung cancer, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of colonic diseases
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
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Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon
Type
Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Spring, Winter
Mid to late summer
Varieties
Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green, Yellow
Rusty brown
Inside Color
White
Yellowish brown
Shape
Conical
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Sweetish
Origin
Ecuador
Mexico
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Well-drained
Soil pH
6.5-7.65-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Facts about
- Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
- The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
- The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.
- Longan is also called as "Dragon's eye" in China as it gives an impression of an eyeball.
- Longan seeds can be used to absorb the venom after the snake bite and they also help to stop bleeding.
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
Spain
Thailand
Other Countries
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Spain
Thailand