Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
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
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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)
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
5.88 g12.92 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
3.00 g6.40 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
3.53 g8.20 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.98 g0.98 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.170.05
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.01 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg0.02 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.65 mg0.30 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.28 mg0.23 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg0.07 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
22.00 mcg23.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.20 mg32.90 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.30 mg0.16 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg3.50 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
36.00 mcg27.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
6.90 mg0.00 mg
0
19.2
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Fat
0.18 g0.60 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
229.00 mg172.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.23 mg0.14 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg3.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
9.00 mg17.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
14.00 mg9.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.16 mg0.06 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
24.00 mg19.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.23 mg0.08 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.08 mg0.04 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.30 mcg0.10 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
13.00 mg58.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
63.00 mg214.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
7.00 mg20.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
92.30 g83.28 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.66 g0.38 g
0
87.1
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Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
25.00 kcal61.00 kcal
15
354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
25.00 kcal55.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
24.00 kcal47.00 kcal
0
354
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Calories in Dried Form
212.00 kcal747.00 kcal
16
747
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Calories in Canned Form
24.00 kcal55.00 kcal
15
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal25.00 kcal
16
461
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Calories in Jam
-220.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
170.00 kcal300.00 kcal
80
450
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Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Green
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Succulent
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Sweet
Origin
India
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Grows on
Bushes
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Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Soil pH
6-76-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold, 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.
- Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
- Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
- All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
New Zealand
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
China
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Solanum melongena
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Myrtales
Family
Solanaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Solanum
Acca
Species
S. melongena
A. sellowiana
Generic Group
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Myrtle