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, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
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Regulates hair growth
Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Allergic reaction
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
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Fruit vegetable
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Winter
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
White
Origin
Chile, Peru
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Soil Type
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Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
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Warm
Facts about
Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.
- Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
- It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
- They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.
Other Countries
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Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Netherlands
United States of America
Top Exporter
Colombia
Argentina
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Cydonia oblonga
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
C. vulgaris
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
Species
Physalis
C. oblonga
Difference Between Physalis and Quince
We might think that Physalis and Quince are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Quince Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Quince is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Quince with peel is 77.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Quince 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 Quince is Solanales and Rosales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Quince belongs to Rosaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.