Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
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
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
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
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Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Recommeded for
Pregnant 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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Type
Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable
Season
Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green, Yellow
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
White
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crunchy
Juicy
Taste
Tart
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Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Chile, Peru
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
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Soil pH
6-75-6.1
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
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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.
Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.
In Alcoholic Beverages
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Beer
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Spirits
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Production
Top Producer
Turkey
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Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
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Top Importer
United States of America
Netherlands
Top Exporter
Argentina
Colombia