Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
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
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
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Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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, Morning time (before lunch)
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.30 g17.71 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.90 g3.00 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
8.10 g12.87 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.40 g1.57 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.030.09
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 mg0.10 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg0.13 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg0.64 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.08 mg0.35 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg0.26 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 mg12.60 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg0.27 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.10 mcg0.70 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
-6.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
8.40 mg7.20 mg
0
19.2
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Fat
0.10 g0.68 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
197.00 mg287.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.70 mg0.27 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
4.00 mg7.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
11.00 mg10.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
8.00 mg17.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.04 mg0.16 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
17.00 mg26.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.10 mg0.09 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.13 mg0.07 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.60 mcg0.60 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg318.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
49.00 mg56.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
12.00 mg24.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
83.80 g79.39 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.40 g0.65 g
0
87.1
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Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal75.00 kcal
15
354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
57.00 kcal75.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
57.00 kcal75.00 kcal
0
354
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Calories in Dried Form
320.00 kcal350.00 kcal
16
747
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Calories in Canned Form
57.00 kcal75.00 kcal
15
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal75.00 kcal
16
461
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Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal350.00 kcal
80
450
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Type
Tree fruit
Tropical
Season
Winter
Autumn, Spring, Winter
Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green, Yellow
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Round
Conical
Texture
Crunchy
Fleshy
Taste
Tart
Sweet
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Ecuador
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Soil pH
6-76.5-7.6
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
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.
- Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
- The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
- The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.
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
Spain
Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Argentina
Spain
Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
Annona cherimola
Synonym
C. vulgaris
Annona cherimola
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Magnollidae
Order
Rosales
Magnoliales
Family
Rosaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Cydonia
Annona
Species
C. oblonga
A. cherimola
Generic Group
Rose
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