Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
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Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
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)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
12.92 g12.14 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
6.40 g1.70 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
8.20 g12.10 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.98 g0.40 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.050.03
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg76.00 mcg
0
681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg0.02 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg0.02 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg0.18 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.23 mg-
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg0.10 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg14.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
32.90 mg1.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.16 mg0.40 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg0.20 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
5.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg-
0
834
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Choline
0.00 mg2.30 mg
0
19.2
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Fat
0.60 g0.20 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
172.00 mg266.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.14 mg0.28 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
3.00 mg1.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
17.00 mg16.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
9.00 mg13.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.06 mg0.05 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
19.00 mg27.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.08 mg0.15 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.04 mg0.04 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.10 mcg0.60 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
58.00 mg13.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
214.00 mg77.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
20.00 mg2.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
83.28 g86.73 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.38 g0.50 g
0
87.1
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Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
61.00 kcal47.00 kcal
15
354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
55.00 kcal47.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
47.00 kcal47.00 kcal
0
354
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Calories in Dried Form
747.00 kcal266.00 kcal
16
747
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Calories in Canned Form
55.00 kcal67.00 kcal
15
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal47.00 kcal
16
461
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Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal250.00 kcal
80
450
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Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Winter
Winter
Varieties
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Orange
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Succulent
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet, Tart
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
China
Grows on
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Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.55.5-6.5
3.5
10
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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).
- Loquats are used in plum wine manufacturing.
- Dried leaves of loquat are used to make herbal tea.
- The seeds of loquat are slightly toxic & the symptoms of intoxication are nausea, vomiting & shortness of breath.
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
Japan
Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
China
China
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Spain
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Eriobotrya japonica
Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Myrtales
Rosales
Family
Myrtaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Acca
Eriobotrya
Species
A. sellowiana
E. japonica
Generic Group
Myrtle
Rose