Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction
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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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Autumn, Winter
Winter
Varieties
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
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Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
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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).
Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.
Top Producer
New Zealand
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Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
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Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Thailand
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Garcinia mangostana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Myrtales
Malpighiales
Family
Myrtaceae
Clusiaceae
Species
A. sellowiana
G. mangostana
Difference Between Feijoa and Purple Mangosteen
We might think that Feijoa and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Feijoa and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Feijoa and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Purple Mangosteen with peel is 61.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen is Myrtales and Malpighiales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.