Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Helps body to rest and sleep, Lower blood pressure, Prevents diabetes, Prevents strokes, Reduces risk of heart disease
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Fights against infections, Fights Tooth Decay, Helps in weight loss, Relieves pain, Treatment of migraine
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Fairness, Hydrates skin, Prevents skin cancer, Skin repair, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Cure for hair loss, Increasing hair volume, Prevents hair loss, Strengthening of hair
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Hoarseness, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Pollen allergies, Sore eyes, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
High doses of black cherry bark can be poisonous and even fatal.
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
Best Time to Eat
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Season
Autumn, Winter
Summer
Varieties
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
alabamensis, capuli , eximia and hirsuta
Inside Color
White
Maroon
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
North America
Grows on
Not Available
Bushes
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Not Available
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Cold
Facts about
- 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).
- Black cherry is deciduous tree that belongs to the family of roses.
- Some foods made from Black Cherry fruit include jelly and wine.
- Inner bark of black cherry is used in the manufacture of cough syrup.
Top Producer
New Zealand
Turkey
Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Austria, Bulgaria, Chile, China, France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
China
France
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Turkey
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Prunus Serotina
Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
wild black cherry, rum cherry and mountain black cherry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Rosaceae
Species
A. sellowiana
P. serotina
Generic Group
Myrtle
Cherry
Difference Between Feijoa and Black cherry
We might think that Feijoa and Black cherry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Feijoa and Black cherry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Feijoa and Black cherry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Black cherry with peel is Not Available and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Black cherry belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Feijoa and Black cherry is Myrtales and Rosales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Black cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Black cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. serotina species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.