1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
1.1.1 General Benefits
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
1.3 Hair Benefits
Treatment of colored hair
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
1.5 Side Effects
NA
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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
Along with meal, 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.
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)
1.12.3 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
1.12.5 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
1.12.6 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
1.12.7 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
1.12.8 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.12.9 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.12.10 Lycopene
1.12.11 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
1.12.12 Choline
1.13 Fat
1.14 Minerals
1.14.1 Potassium
1.14.2 Iron
1.14.3 Sodium
1.14.4 Calcium
1.14.5 Magnesium
1.14.6 Zinc
1.14.7 Phosphorus
1.14.8 Manganese
1.14.9 Copper
1.14.10 Selenium
1.15 Fatty Acids
1.15.1 Omega 3s
1.15.2 Omega 6s
1.16 Sterol
1.16.1 Phytosterol
1.17 Water Content
1.18 Ash
2 Calories
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
60.00 kcal127.00 kcal
15
299
2.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
2.4 Calories in Frozen Form
2.5 Calories in Dried Form
2.6 Calories in Canned Form
2.7 Calories in Foods
2.7.1 Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal25.00 kcal
17
461
2.7.2 Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal345.00 kcal
49
420
2.7.3 Calories in Pie
3 Characteristics
3.1 Type
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Tree fruit
3.2 Season
Early fall, Summer
Autumn, Winter
3.3 Varieties
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
3.4 Seedless Variety
3.5 Color
Magenta, Pink
Orange, Red, Yellow
3.6 Inside Color
3.7 Shape
3.8 Texture
3.9 Taste
3.10 Origin
Central America, Mexico
Eastern United States
3.11 Grows on
3.12 Cultivation
3.12.1 Soil Type
NA
Sandy loam, Well-drained
3.12.2 Soil pH
3.12.3 Climatic Conditions
NA
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
4 Facts
4.1 Facts about
NA
- It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
- There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
- The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.
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
NA
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
4.3.3 Top Importer
China
United States of America
4.3.4 Top Exporter
Vietnam
United States of America
5 Scientific Name
5.1 Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Diospyros virginiana
5.2 Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Not Available
6 Classification
6.1 Domain
6.2 Kingdom
6.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
6.4 Division
6.5 Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
6.6 Subclass
6.7 Order
6.8 Family
6.9 Genus
6.10 Species
6.11 Generic Group