Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
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
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Heart burn
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)
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)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable
Season
Autumn, Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Creamy Yellow
Origin
Burma, China, India, Japan
South Africa
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Rainfall, 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.
- 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.
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Top Producer
China
New Zealand
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Japan
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Diospyros kaki
Solanum betaceum
Synonym
Not Available
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Family
Ebenaceae
Solanaceae
Species
D. kaki
Solanum betaceum
Generic Group
Not Available
Nightshade
Difference Between Japanese Persimmon and Tamarillo
We might think that Japanese Persimmon and Tamarillo are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Japanese Persimmon and Tamarillo Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Japanese Persimmon and Tamarillo is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Japanese Persimmon and Tamarillo with peel is 70.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon and Tamarillo is Ericales and Solanales respectively. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species and Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.