Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Gives you energy
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Skin cleansing
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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 B2 (Riboflavin)
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Autumn, Winter
Dry
Varieties
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Jamaican Tangelo
Color
Green
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Creamy Yellow
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Jamaica
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Loamy
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).
- The name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
Top Producer
New Zealand
Jamaica
Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
United States of America
Top Importer
China
Europe
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Jamaica
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Rutaceae
Species
A. sellowiana
C. reticulata × paradisi
Generic Group
Myrtle
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Feijoa and Ugli fruit
We might think that Feijoa and Ugli fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Feijoa and Ugli fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Feijoa and Ugli fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Ugli fruit with peel is 61.00 kcal and 45.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Ugli fruit 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 Ugli fruit is Myrtales and Sapindales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.