Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, 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)
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
Calories in Frozen Form
-
Calories in Canned Form
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Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Citrus, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Creamy Yellow
Origin
Burma, China, India, Japan
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Warm
Facts about
- Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
- A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.
- Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
- Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
- Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
- Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Japan
United States of America
Botanical Name
Diospyros kaki
Citrus maxima
Synonym
Diospyros kaki
Citrus grandis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ebenaceae
Rutaceae
Species
D. kaki
C. maxima
Generic Group
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Citrus fruit
Difference Between Japanese Persimmon and Pomelo
We might think that Japanese Persimmon and Pomelo are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Japanese Persimmon and Pomelo Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Japanese Persimmon and Pomelo is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Japanese Persimmon and Pomelo with peel is 70.00 kcal and 38.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 70.00 kcal and 38.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Japanese Persimmon and Pomelo 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 Japanese Persimmon and Pomelo is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species and Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.