Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Heart burn
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Fruit vegetable
Season
Monsoon, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Ram Jarnun and Paras
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red
Color
Black, Magenta, Purple
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Purple
Creamy Yellow
Taste
Astringent, Sweet
Tangy, Tart
Origin
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
South Africa
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Rainfall
Rainfall, Warm
Facts about
- Wood of jambul tree is water-resistant wood & is used in railroads and to implement engines in the well.
- In Indian mythology, it is said that Jambul fruit was revered by Buddha.
- Jambul has a huge importance in Ayurveda.
- Up until 1967, tamarillos were referred to as tree tomatoes.
- The name tamarillo is derived from Maori word 'tama' which means leadership and rillo from spanish word 'amarillo' which means yellow.
Top Producer
India
New Zealand
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
Top Importer
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United States of America
Top Exporter
India
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Syzygium cumini
Solanum betaceum
Synonym
Eugenia cumini
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Family
Myrtaceae
Solanaceae
Species
S. cumini
Solanum betaceum
Generic Group
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Nightshade
Difference Between Jambul and Tamarillo
We might think that Jambul and Tamarillo are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Jambul and Tamarillo Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Jambul and Tamarillo is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jambul and Tamarillo with peel is 60.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Jambul and Tamarillo belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Jambul and Tamarillo is Myrtales and Solanales respectively. Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family and Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family. Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species and Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.