Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
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Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tropical
Fruit vegetable
Season
Autumn, Spring, Winter
Spring, 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
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Color
Green, Yellow
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
White
Orange
Origin
Ecuador
Chile, Peru
Climatic Conditions
Warm
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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'.
Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.
Other Countries
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
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Top Importer
United States of America
Netherlands
Top Exporter
Spain
Colombia
Botanical Name
Annona cherimola
Physalis Peruviana
Synonym
Annona cherimola
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Asteridae
Order
Magnoliales
Solanales
Family
Annonaceae
Solanaceae
Species
A. cherimola
Physalis
Difference Between Cherimoya and Physalis
We might think that Cherimoya and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cherimoya and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cherimoya and Physalis is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cherimoya and Physalis with peel is 75.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 75.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cherimoya and Physalis belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Cherimoya and Physalis is Magnoliales and Solanales respectively. Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.