Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
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, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask
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, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Dark green
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Buttery
Origin
India
Mexico, Central America
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
Soil pH
6-76-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Humid, Without frosts
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 oldest living avocado tree is found in University of California and was planted in 1879.
- Avocados can be swapped for butter in Baked Goods Recipes.
- Avocado ripens more quickly with a banana or an apple around.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Production
Top Producer
China
Mexico
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Mexico