Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Type
Melon, Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Winter
Varieties
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
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Color
Orange, Yellow
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Orange
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Luscious, Sweet
Sweet, Tart
Origin
Mexico, Central America
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-85.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm, Without frosts
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Papaya seeds show contraceptive effects in male monkeys.
- Their seeds are used as a replacement for black pepper in some nations due to peppery taste.
- Papaya is known by funny names like paw paw or papaw and the mamao.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
India
Japan
Other Countries
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Mexico
Spain