Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
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Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
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)
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
12.92 g15.23 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
6.40 g3.10 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
8.20 g9.75 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.98 g0.36 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 mcg1.00 mcg
0
681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg0.01 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg0.03 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg0.16 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.23 mg0.05 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg0.03 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg7.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
32.90 mg4.30 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.16 mg0.12 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg4.40 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
5.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg44.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
0.00 mg5.10 mg
0
19.2
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Fat
0.60 g0.14 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
172.00 mg116.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.14 mg0.18 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
3.00 mg1.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
17.00 mg9.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
9.00 mg7.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.06 mg0.10 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
19.00 mg12.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.08 mg0.05 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.04 mg0.08 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.10 mcg0.10 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
58.00 mg1.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
214.00 mg93.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
20.00 mg8.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
83.28 g83.96 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.38 g0.32 g
0
87.1
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Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
61.00 kcal57.00 kcal
15
354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
55.00 kcal57.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
47.00 kcal57.00 kcal
0
354
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Calories in Dried Form
747.00 kcal262.00 kcal
16
747
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Calories in Canned Form
55.00 kcal57.00 kcal
15
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal65.00 kcal
16
461
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Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal240.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal282.00 kcal
80
450
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Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Winter
Autumn, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green
Yellow
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Oval
Pear
Texture
Succulent
Grainy
Taste
Sweet
Crunchy, Sweet
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
China, Japan
Grows on
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Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Soil pH
6-6.55-7.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
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 first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
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
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
China
Europe
Top Exporter
New Zealand
China
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Pyrus communis
Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Pyrus
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
Pyrus
Species
A. sellowiana
P. communis
Generic Group
Myrtle
Rose