Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Winter
Summer, Winter
Varieties
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
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Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Green, Purple, Red
Inside Color
Orange
Pink
Shape
Round
Conical
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Burma, China, India, Japan
Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Soil pH
6.5-7.55-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Dry, 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.
- Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
- The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
- Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.
In Alcoholic Beverages
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Production
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
France
Top Exporter
Japan
Turkey