Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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., Morning time (before lunch)
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
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Color
Red
Green, Pink, Yellow
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Crispy
Taste
Bitter, Tart
Sweet-Sour
Origin
North America
Central America, Mexico, South America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Soil pH
4.5-54.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
Sunny
Facts about
- Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
- They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
- Cranberries do not grow in water.
- The black pigment in Guava leaves is used for textile applications.
- Guava leaves are used to make tea.
- Oils extracted from guava seeds are used in various cosmetics.
- Guava wood is used for decorative purposes.
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
United States of America
India
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
Europe
Canada
Top Exporter
United States of America
India