Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
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Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Best Time to Eat
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
Calories in Frozen Form
-
Calories in Canned Form
-
Type
Fruit vegetable
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Orange
Origin
Chile, Peru
Burma, China, India, Japan
Soil Type
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Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
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Can tolerate wide range of climates
Facts about
Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.
- 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.
Other Countries
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Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Top Importer
Netherlands
United States of America
Top Exporter
Colombia
Japan
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Diospyros kaki
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Diospyros kaki
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Family
Solanaceae
Ebenaceae
Difference Between Physalis and Japanese Persimmon
We might think that Physalis and Japanese Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Japanese Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Japanese Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 77.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Japanese Persimmon belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Physalis and Japanese Persimmon is Solanales and Ericales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.