Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
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Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
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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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Varieties
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Seedless Variety
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Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
Orange
Yellowish Green
Shape
Round
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Texture
Juicy
Crispy
Taste
Sweet
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Burma, China, India, Japan
Sri Lanka
Grows on
Trees
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Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6.5-7.54.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Moist, Warm to hot climate
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.
- When carambola is cut horizontally, it forms a star.
- It is believed that carambola helps to cure hangover.
- Entire carambola is edible, including its skin.
- 2 varieties of carambola are cultivated: tart & sweet.
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
China
Taiwan
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Japan
Malaysia