Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Unknown
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
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)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Color
Coral red, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Orange
Origin
Unknown
Burma, China, India, Japan
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Facts about
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
- Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
- A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Top Producer
Thailand
China
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Top Importer
Singapore
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Japan
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Diospyros kaki
Synonym
Rambota
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Sapindaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Nephelium
Diospyros
Species
N. lappaceum
D. kaki
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Rambutan and Japanese Persimmon
We might think that Rambutan and Japanese Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Japanese Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Japanese Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 69.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Rambutan and Japanese Persimmon belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Rambutan and Japanese Persimmon is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.