Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal
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)
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Green, Pink, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
White
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Crispy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
Central America, Mexico, South America
Grows on
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Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Soil pH
5.5-74.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
Sunny
Facts about
- 30th April is known as National Raisin Day.
- Fresno, California is known as raisin capital of the world.
- Half of world's raisin supply is produced in California.
- The black pigment in Guava leaves is used for textile applications.
- Guava leaves are used to make tea.
- Oils extracted from guava seeds are used in various cosmetics.
- Guava wood is used for decorative purposes.
In Alcoholic Beverages
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
United States of America
India
Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
Europe
Canada
Top Exporter
Turkey
India