1 Benefits
1.1 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
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
1.1.1 General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
1.3 Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
1.5 Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
May interact with some drugs
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.1 Fiber
2.2.2 Sugar
2.3 Protein
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.4.11 Lycopene
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
2.4.13 Choline
2.5 Fat
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
656.00 mg840.00 mg
42
840
2.6.2 Iron
2.6.3 Sodium
2.6.4 Calcium
2.6.5 Magnesium
2.6.6 Zinc
2.6.7 Phosphorus
2.6.8 Manganese
2.6.9 Copper
2.6.10 Selenium
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
2.7.2 Omega 6s
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
1.3 Water Content
1.4 Ash
2 Calories
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
282.00 kcal32.00 kcal
15
299
2.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
2.5 Calories in Frozen Form
2.6 Calories in Dried Form
290.00 kcal32.00 kcal
32
747
2.7 Calories in Canned Form
2.9 Calories in Foods
2.9.1 Calories in Juice
461.00 kcal40.00 kcal
17
461
2.9.3 Calories in Jam
384.00 kcal180.00 kcal
49
420
2.9.5 Calories in Pie
321.00 kcal240.00 kcal
80
450
3 Characteristics
3.1 Type
3.2 Season
3.3 Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
No Types
3.4 Seedless Variety
3.5 Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Scarlet red
3.6 Inside Color
3.7 Shape
3.8 Texture
3.9 Taste
Sweet
Slightly bitter, Tart
3.10 Origin
3.11 Grows on
3.12 Cultivation
3.12.1 Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well-drained
3.12.2 Soil pH
3.12.4 Climatic Conditions
4 Facts
4.1 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.
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
4.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
4.2.1 Wine
4.2.2 Beer
4.2.3 Spirits
4.2.4 Cocktails
4.3 Production
4.3.1 Top Producer
4.3.2 Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Canada, France, India, United States of America
4.3.3 Top Importer
India
United States of America
4.3.4 Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
China
5 Scientific Name
5.1 Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Lycium barbarum
5.2 Synonym
6 Classification
6.1 Domain
6.2 Kingdom
6.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
6.4 Division
6.5 Class
6.6 Subclass
6.7 Order
6.8 Family
6.9 Genus
6.10 Species
P. dactylifera
L. barbarum
6.11 Generic Group