Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Eczema, Headaches, Hives, Redness of eyes, Sneezing, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Type
Fruit vegetable
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Summer, Winter
Varieties
Big Bertha, Yolo Wonder, Yankee and Fat n Sassy
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green
Green, Purple, Red
Inside Color
Light Green
Pink
Shape
Irregularly oval
Conical
Texture
Crispy
Fleshy
Taste
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Sweet
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
Western Asia
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Soil pH
5.5-75-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
Dry, Warm
Facts about
- Colored bell peppers are sweeter as compared to green bell pepper.
- The inner white colored cavity is rich source of flavonoids and is edible.
- Red bell peppers have more nutrients as compared to green bell peppers.
- Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
- The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
- Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Production
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Israel, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Romania, Spain, Turkey
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
France
Top Exporter
Canada
Turkey