Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
  
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
  
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
  
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
  
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Hives, Itching, Itchy eyes, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
  
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Headache, Nausea
  
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
No
  
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
  
Along with meal, 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
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
259.00 kcal
  
26
274.00 kcal
  
23
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
175.00 kcal
  
30
Calories in Pie
333.00 kcal
  
12
284.00 kcal
  
25
Type
Tree fruit
  
Berry, Tree fruit
  
Season
Autumn, Summer
  
Autumn, Winter
  
Varieties
Arctic Jay, Artic Rose, Artic Star, Armking, Desert Dawn, Fairlane, Fantasia, Silver Lode, Snow Queen, Stanwick and Stark Sunglo
  
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
Yes
  
Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
  
Orange, Red, Yellow
  
Inside Color
Yellow
  
Orange
  
Shape
Round
  
Round
  
Texture
Succulent
  
Juicy
  
Taste
Sweet
  
Sweet
  
Origin
China
  
Burma, China, India, Japan
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy loam
  
Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
6-6.8
  
6.5-7.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm
  
Can tolerate wide range of climates
  
Facts about
- The name ‘nectarine’ is with reference to the sweet food the gods eat, ‘nectar’.
- Nectarines are sometimes called ‘shaved peaches’ because their skin is smooth with no fuzz.
  
- Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
- A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Beer
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Spirits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
China
  
Other Countries
Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
  
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
  
Top Importer
Germany
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Spain
  
Japan
  
Botanical Name
Prunus persica
  
Diospyros kaki
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Dillenhidae
  
Order
Rosales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Ebenaceae
  
Genus
Prunus
  
Diospyros
  
Species
P. persica
  
D. kaki
  
Generic Group
Rose
  
Not Available