Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, 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, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
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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
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Brown, Green
Inside Color
White
Green
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Succulent
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Origin
India
China
Grows on
Bushes
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-75.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold, Sunny
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.
- The name Kiwi is due to the resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- Animals like monkeys and deer also consume Kiwifruit.
- Originated in china, this fruit is also called as 'Chinese gooseberry.'
In Alcoholic Beverages
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Beer
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
Italy
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
New Zealand