Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis
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, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
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), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Varieties
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Sweet-Sour
Origin
China
Europe, Western Asia
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold
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.
- Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
- In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
- 23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.
Top Producer
Japan
Turkey
Other Countries
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
China
Germany
Top Exporter
Spain
Poland
Botanical Name
Eriobotrya japonica
Prunus cerasus
Synonym
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
Prunus Cerasus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
E. japonica
P. cerasus
Difference Between Loquat and Sour Cherry
We might think that Loquat and Sour Cherry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Loquat and Sour Cherry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Loquat and Sour Cherry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Loquat and Sour Cherry with peel is 47.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Loquat and Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family and Sour Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species and Sour Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. cerasus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.