Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
General Benefits
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
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
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)
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)
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.30 g12.92 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.90 g6.40 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
8.10 g8.20 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.40 g0.98 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.030.05
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg0.01 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg0.02 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg0.30 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.08 mg0.23 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg0.07 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
3.00 mcg23.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
15.00 mg32.90 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg0.16 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.10 mcg3.50 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
-27.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
8.40 mg0.00 mg
0
19.2
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Fat
0.10 g0.60 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
197.00 mg172.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.70 mg0.14 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
4.00 mg3.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
11.00 mg17.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
8.00 mg9.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.04 mg0.06 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
17.00 mg19.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.10 mg0.08 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.13 mg0.04 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.60 mcg0.10 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg58.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
49.00 mg214.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
12.00 mg20.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
83.80 g83.28 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.40 g0.38 g
0
87.1
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Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal61.00 kcal
15
354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
57.00 kcal55.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
57.00 kcal47.00 kcal
0
354
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Calories in Dried Form
320.00 kcal747.00 kcal
16
747
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Calories in Canned Form
57.00 kcal55.00 kcal
15
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal25.00 kcal
16
461
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Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal220.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal300.00 kcal
80
450
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Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Winter
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green, Yellow
Green
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Crunchy
Succulent
Taste
Tart
Sweet
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Grows on
Trees
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Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Soil pH
6-76-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Warm
Facts about
- 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.
- Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
- Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
- All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).
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
Turkey
New Zealand
Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Argentina
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
C. vulgaris
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Myrtales
Family
Rosaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Cydonia
Acca
Species
C. oblonga
A. sellowiana
Generic Group
Rose
Myrtle