1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
1.1.1 General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
1.3 Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
1.5 Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 Best Time to Eat
Along with 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
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
2.9 Water Content
2.10 Ash
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
25.00 kcal46.00 kcal
15
299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal54.00 kcal
17
461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Berry
4.2 Season
4.3 Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Red
4.6 Inside Color
4.7 Shape
4.8 Texture
4.9 Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Bitter, Tart
4.10 Origin
4.11 Grows on
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Sandy loam
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
5 Facts
5.1 Facts about
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
- 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.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
China
United States of America
5.3.2 Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
5.3.3 Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
5.3.4 Top Exporter
China
United States of America
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Solanum melongena
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
6.2 Synonym
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
7.2 Kingdom
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
7.7 Order
7.8 Family
7.9 Genus
7.10 Species
S. melongena
Vaccinium macrocarpon
7.11 Generic Group