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 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
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)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
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 Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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
Color
Orange, Yellow
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
White
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Sandy loam
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'.
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
Botanical Name
Eriobotrya japonica
Annona cherimola
Synonym
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Magnollidae
Order
Rosales
Magnoliales
Family
Rosaceae
Annonaceae
Species
E. japonica
A. cherimola
Generic Group
Rose
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Difference Between Loquat and Cherimoya
We might think that Loquat and Cherimoya are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Loquat and Cherimoya Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Loquat and Cherimoya is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Loquat and Cherimoya with peel is 47.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 75.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Loquat and Cherimoya 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 Loquat and Cherimoya is Rosales and Magnoliales respectively. Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family and Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family. Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species and Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.