Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
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Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
12.92 g17.71 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
6.40 g3.00 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
8.20 g12.87 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.98 g1.57 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.050.09
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg0.10 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg0.13 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg0.64 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.23 mg0.35 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg0.26 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg23.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
32.90 mg12.60 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.16 mg0.27 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg0.70 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
5.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg6.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
0.00 mg7.20 mg
0
19.2
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Fat
0.60 g0.68 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
172.00 mg287.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.14 mg0.27 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
3.00 mg7.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
17.00 mg10.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
9.00 mg17.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.06 mg0.16 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
19.00 mg26.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.08 mg0.09 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.04 mg0.07 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.10 mcg0.60 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
58.00 mg318.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
214.00 mg56.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
20.00 mg24.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
83.28 g79.39 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.38 g0.65 g
0
87.1
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Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
61.00 kcal75.00 kcal
15
354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
55.00 kcal75.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
47.00 kcal75.00 kcal
0
354
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Calories in Dried Form
747.00 kcal350.00 kcal
16
747
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Calories in Canned Form
55.00 kcal75.00 kcal
15
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal75.00 kcal
16
461
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Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal350.00 kcal
80
450
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Type
Tree fruit
Tropical
Season
Autumn, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Winter
Varieties
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Oval
Conical
Texture
Succulent
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Ecuador
Grows on
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Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Sandy loam
Soil pH
6-6.56.5-7.6
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Warm
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).
- Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
- The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
- The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.
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
New Zealand
Spain
Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Spain
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Annona cherimola
Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Annona cherimola
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Magnollidae
Order
Myrtales
Magnoliales
Family
Myrtaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Acca
Annona
Species
A. sellowiana
A. cherimola
Generic Group
Myrtle
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