1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, 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 oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
1.3 Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Regulates hair growth
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
NA
1.5 Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Allergic reaction
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
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)
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)
2.1.1 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.2.1 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.2.2 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.2.3 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.2.6 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.2.7 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.3.2 Lycopene
2.4.1 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
2.4.3 Choline
2.6 Fat
2.8 Minerals
2.8.1 Potassium
229.00 mg197.00 mg
42
840
2.8.3 Iron
2.8.6 Sodium
2.8.8 Calcium
2.8.11 Magnesium
2.8.15 Zinc
2.8.17 Phosphorus
2.8.21 Manganese
2.8.25 Copper
2.8.27 Selenium
2.11 Fatty Acids
2.11.1 Omega 3s
2.11.6 Omega 6s
2.12 Sterol
2.12.1 Phytosterol
2.13 Water Content
2.14 Ash
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
25.00 kcal57.00 kcal
15
299
3.4 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
3.7 Calories in Frozen Form
4.5 Calories in Dried Form
4.8 Calories in Canned Form
4.11 Calories in Foods
4.11.1 Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal50.00 kcal
17
461
4.12.4 Calories in Jam
4.12.7 Calories in Pie
9 Characteristics
9.1 Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Tree fruit
9.2 Season
9.3 Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
9.4 Seedless Variety
9.5 Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Green, Yellow
9.6 Inside Color
9.7 Shape
9.8 Texture
9.9 Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Tart
9.10 Origin
India
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
9.11 Grows on
9.12 Cultivation
9.12.1 Soil Type
Sandy loam
Loam, Well-drained
9.12.2 Soil pH
9.12.4 Climatic Conditions
10 Facts
10.1 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.
- Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
- It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
- They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.
10.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
10.2.1 Wine
10.2.2 Beer
10.2.3 Spirits
10.2.4 Cocktails
10.3 Production
10.3.1 Top Producer
10.3.2 Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
10.3.3 Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
10.3.4 Top Exporter
11 Scientific Name
11.1 Botanical Name
Solanum melongena
Cydonia oblonga
11.2 Synonym
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
C. vulgaris
12 Classification
12.1 Domain
12.2 Kingdom
12.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
12.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
12.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
12.6 Subclass
12.7 Order
12.8 Family
12.9 Genus
12.10 Species
12.11 Generic Group