Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
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Side Effects
Gastric irritation
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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)
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Winter
Varieties
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crispy
Crunchy
Taste
Astringent
Tart
Origin
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loamy, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.86-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Warm
Facts about
- Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
- They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.
- Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
- It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
- They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.
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
Germany
Turkey
Other Countries
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
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United States of America
Top Exporter
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Argentina