Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
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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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Red
Inside Color
White
Red
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crispy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sour, Tart
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
Europe
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Moist, Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-76-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Cold
Facts about
- The black pigment in Guava leaves is used for textile applications.
- Guava leaves are used to make tea.
- Oils extracted from guava seeds are used in various cosmetics.
- Guava wood is used for decorative purposes.
- The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
- Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
- There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
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
India
Russia
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Top Importer
Canada
Germany
Top Exporter
India
Russia