Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Type
Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
Brown
Yellowish Green
Shape
Oval
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Texture
Fleshy
Crispy
Taste
Sweet
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Iraq
Sri Lanka
Grows on
Trees
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Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
8-104.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
- Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
- Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
- 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.
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
Egypt
Taiwan
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Top Importer
India
Europe
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
Malaysia