Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
12.92 g15.90 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
6.40 g6.50 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
8.20 g9.36 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.98 g1.88 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.050.12
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
NA15.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg0.04 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg0.09 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg0.43 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.23 mg0.21 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg0.04 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg17.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
32.90 mg43.90 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.16 mg0.15 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg0.00 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
5.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg129.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
NA8.40 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.60 g0.86 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
172.00 mg486.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.14 mg0.86 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
3.00 mg10.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
17.00 mg62.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
9.00 mg20.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.06 mg0.17 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
19.00 mg19.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.08 mg0.14 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.04 mg0.10 mg
0
2
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Selenium
NA0.00 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
58.00 mg47.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
214.00 mg124.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
83.28 g80.80 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.38 g0.50 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NA71.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
55.00 kcalNA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
747.00 kcalNA
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NANA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal130.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal245.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal392.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Citrus
Season
Autumn, Winter
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Orange
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Succulent
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet, Tart
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
China
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.56-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Cold, Warm
Facts
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 entire kumquat fruit is edible, except few seeds.
- The taste of kumquat skin is sweet while inner flesh is tart.
- There are some hybrid varieties of kumquats such as mandarinquats, orangequats and limequats.
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
China
Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
China
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
New Zealand
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Citrus japonica
Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Fortunella margarita
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Acca
Citrus
Species
A. sellowiana
C. japonica
Generic Group
Myrtle
Citrus fruit