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, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
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
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain
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
Tropical
Citrus, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie
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Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Creamy Yellow
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Succulent
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Iraq
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Soil pH
8-105.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Warm
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.
- Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
- Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
- Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
- Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Egypt
China
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
India
Europe
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
United States of America