Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Eczema, Headaches, Hives, Redness of eyes, Sneezing, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Allergic reaction, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Fruit vegetable
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Big Bertha, Yolo Wonder, Yankee and Fat n Sassy
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Green
Inside Color
White
Light Green
Shape
Oval
Irregularly oval
Texture
Fleshy
Crispy
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
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Origin
India
Central America, Mexico, South America
Grows on
Bushes
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Loam
Soil pH
6-75.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Warm
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.
- Colored bell peppers are sweeter as compared to green bell pepper.
- The inner white colored cavity is rich source of flavonoids and is edible.
- Red bell peppers have more nutrients as compared to green bell peppers.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Egypt, Indonesia, Israel, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Romania, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Canada