Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
16.53 g11.00 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.30 g2.00 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
15.23 g9.00 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.83 g1.40 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.050.13
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg96.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg0.03 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg0.04 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg0.60 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg0.24 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg0.05 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg9.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
71.50 mg10.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.07 mg0.89 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.40 mcg3.30 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg89.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
7.10 mg2.80 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.44 g0.40 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
171.00 mg259.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.13 mg0.40 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
1.00 mg1.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
5.00 mg13.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
10.00 mg10.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.07 mg0.20 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
31.00 mg23.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.06 mg0.08 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.15 mg0.08 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.60 mcg0.10 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
65.00 mg0.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
67.00 mg77.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NA18.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
81.76 g86.35 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.44 g0.75 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NA48.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
66.00 kcalNA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
77.73 kcalNA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
277.00 kcal241.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
91.00 kcal63.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal58.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
280.00 kcal265.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Seedless Variety
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Color
Bright red, Pink red
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Smooth, Sweet
Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.56.5-8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
Dry, Hot
Facts
Facts about
- The seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
- This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
- This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.
- 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
- Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
- In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
- 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
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
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Hong Kong
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
France
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis
Prunus armeniaca
Synonym
Nephelium litchi
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Rosales
Family
Sapindaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Litchi
Prunus
Species
L. chinensis
P. armeniaca
Generic Group
Soapberry
Rose