Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Any time except an hour after meal
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Brown
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Sweet
Origin
India
Central Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Bushes
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Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
6-75.5-7
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.
- 30th April is known as National Raisin Day.
- Fresno, California is known as raisin capital of the world.
- Half of world's raisin supply is produced in California.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
China
Turkey