Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
Cancer prevention, Heart care
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 sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
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)
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)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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 Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Season
Autumn, Winter
Autumn
Varieties
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Inside Color
White
Magenta
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Europe
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Warm to hot climate
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).
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
Top Producer
New Zealand
United States of America
Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Colombia, India, Mexico
Top Importer
China
Not Available
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Not Available
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Myrtales
Dipsacales
Family
Myrtaceae
Adoxaceae
Species
A. sellowiana
S. nigra
Generic Group
Myrtle
Moschatel
Difference Between Feijoa and Elderberry
We might think that Feijoa and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Feijoa and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Feijoa and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Elderberry with peel is Not Available and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Elderberry 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 Elderberry is Myrtales and Dipsacales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.