Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
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
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Treatment of colored hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction
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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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
12.14 g14.00 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.70 g1.00 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
12.10 g8.00 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.40 g2.00 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.030.14
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 mg0.04 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg0.05 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.18 mg0.16 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg0.10 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
1.00 mg9.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.40 mg0.10 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.20 mcg1.90 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
-0.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
2.30 mg0.00 mg
0
19.2
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Fat
0.20 g0.40 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
266.00 mg110.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.28 mg0.65 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
1.00 mg0.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
16.00 mg8.80 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
13.00 mg18.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.05 mg0.35 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
27.00 mg36.10 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.15 mg0.18 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.04 mg0.10 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.60 mcg0.70 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
13.00 mg44.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
77.00 mg48.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
2.00 mg9.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
86.73 g87.00 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.50 g0.40 g
0
87.1
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Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
47.00 kcal60.00 kcal
15
354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
47.00 kcal60.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
47.00 kcal60.00 kcal
0
354
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Calories in Dried Form
266.00 kcal264.00 kcal
16
747
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Calories in Canned Form
67.00 kcal60.00 kcal
15
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal50.00 kcal
16
461
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Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal150.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
250.00 kcal240.00 kcal
80
450
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Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Winter
Early fall, Summer
Varieties
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Seedless Variety
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Color
Orange, Yellow
Magenta, Pink
Inside Color
Orange
White
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Bland
Origin
China
Central America, Mexico
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
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Soil pH
5.5-6.55.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
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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.
Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Production
Top Producer
Japan
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Other Countries
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
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Top Importer
China
China
Top Exporter
Spain
Vietnam
Botanical Name
Eriobotrya japonica
Hylocereus undatus
Synonym
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
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Class
Magnoliopsida
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Subclass
Rosidae
Liliidae
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Eriobotrya
Hylocereus
Species
E. japonica
H. undatus
Generic Group
Rose
Cactus