Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
12.14 g17.71 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.70 g3.00 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
12.10 g12.87 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.40 g1.57 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.030.09
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
76.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg0.10 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg0.13 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.18 mg0.64 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
-0.35 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg0.26 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg23.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
1.00 mg12.60 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.40 mg0.27 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.20 mcg0.70 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
-6.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
2.30 mg7.20 mg
0
19.2
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Fat
0.20 g0.68 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
266.00 mg287.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.28 mg0.27 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
1.00 mg7.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
16.00 mg10.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
13.00 mg17.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.05 mg0.16 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
27.00 mg26.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.15 mg0.09 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.04 mg0.07 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.60 mcg0.60 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
13.00 mg318.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
77.00 mg56.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
2.00 mg24.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
86.73 g79.39 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.50 g0.65 g
0
87.1
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Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
47.00 kcal75.00 kcal
15
354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
47.00 kcal75.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
47.00 kcal75.00 kcal
0
354
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Calories in Dried Form
266.00 kcal350.00 kcal
16
747
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Calories in Canned Form
67.00 kcal75.00 kcal
15
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal75.00 kcal
16
461
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Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
250.00 kcal350.00 kcal
80
450
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Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tropical
Season
Winter
Autumn, Spring, Winter
Varieties
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana
Seedless Variety
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Color
Orange, Yellow
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
White
Shape
Oval
Conical
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Sweet
Origin
China
Ecuador
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Soil pH
5.5-6.56.5-7.6
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Warm
Facts about
- Loquats are used in plum wine manufacturing.
- Dried leaves of loquat are used to make herbal tea.
- The seeds of loquat are slightly toxic & the symptoms of intoxication are nausea, vomiting & shortness of breath.
- Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
- The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
- The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.
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
Japan
Spain
Other Countries
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
Spain
Botanical Name
Eriobotrya japonica
Annona cherimola
Synonym
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
Annona cherimola
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Magnollidae
Order
Rosales
Magnoliales
Family
Rosaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Eriobotrya
Annona
Species
E. japonica
A. cherimola
Generic Group
Rose
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