Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
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
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
NA
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Allergic reaction
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)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Winter
Winter
Varieties
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
White
Origin
Burma, China, India, Japan
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
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.
- 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.
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Japan
Argentina
Botanical Name
Diospyros kaki
Cydonia oblonga
Synonym
Not Available
C. vulgaris
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Family
Ebenaceae
Rosaceae
Species
D. kaki
C. oblonga
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
Difference Between Japanese Persimmon and Quince
We might think that Japanese Persimmon and Quince are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Japanese Persimmon and Quince Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Japanese Persimmon and Quince is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Japanese Persimmon and Quince with peel is 70.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Japanese Persimmon and Quince belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Japanese Persimmon and Quince is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Quince belongs to Rosaceae family. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species and Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.