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
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
NA
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 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 Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
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
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
NA
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
NA
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).
NA
Top Producer
New Zealand
NA
Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
NA
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
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Myrtales
Malpighiales
Family
Myrtaceae
Clusiaceae
Species
A. sellowiana
G. mangostana
Generic Group
Myrtle
Not Available
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 Not Available and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Purple Mangosteen belong to and 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.