Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
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 pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Recommeded for
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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, Morning time (before lunch)
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Orange
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Sweet
Origin
India
Burma, China, India, Japan
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-76.5-7.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Can tolerate wide range of climates
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.
- Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
- A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.
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
China
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Japan