Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
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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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Summer, Winter
Varieties
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Seedless Variety
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Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Green, Purple, Red
Inside Color
Yellow
Pink
Shape
Round
Conical
Texture
Grainy
Fleshy
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Sweet
Origin
Caucasus
Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Soil pH
5.5-6.55-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold
Dry, Warm
Facts about
- In china, plums are used for production of wine.
- A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
- Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
- Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
- The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
- Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.
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
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Top Importer
United Kingdom
France
Top Exporter
Chile
Turkey