Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
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, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
Along with 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
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Citrus, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Creamy Yellow
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Succulent
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
India
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Soil pH
6-75.5-6.5
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.
- 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.
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Wine
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Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
China
United States of America