Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
Side Effects
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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)
Along with meal, 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
15.70 g12.14 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
2.80 g1.70 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
15.70 g12.10 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.00 g0.40 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.060.03
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg76.00 mcg
0
681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg0.02 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg0.02 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.79 mg0.18 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg-
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg0.10 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg14.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.00 mg1.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.00 mg0.40 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg0.20 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg-
0
834
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Choline
0.00 mg2.30 mg
0
19.2
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Fat
0.40 g0.20 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
138.00 mg266.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
1.90 mg0.28 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg1.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
20.00 mg16.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
10.00 mg13.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
1.00 mg0.05 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
15.00 mg27.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.00 mg0.15 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.00 mg0.04 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.00 mcg0.60 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg13.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
0.00 mg77.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg2.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
79.50 g86.73 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.30 g0.50 g
0
87.1
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Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
69.00 kcal47.00 kcal
15
354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
68.00 kcal47.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
0.00 kcal47.00 kcal
0
354
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Calories in Dried Form
150.00 kcal266.00 kcal
16
747
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Calories in Canned Form
82.00 kcal67.00 kcal
15
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
105.00 kcal47.00 kcal
16
461
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Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
290.00 kcal250.00 kcal
80
450
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Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Winter
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
Seedless Variety
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Color
Coral red, Yellow
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Orange
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Sweet, Tart
Origin
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China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.55.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid
Warm to hot climate
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.
- Loquats are used in plum wine manufacturing.
- Dried leaves of loquat are used to make herbal tea.
- The seeds of loquat are slightly toxic & the symptoms of intoxication are nausea, vomiting & shortness of breath.
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
Thailand
Japan
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
Singapore
China
Top Exporter
Thailand
Spain
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Eriobotrya japonica
Synonym
Rambota
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Rosales
Family
Sapindaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Nephelium
Eriobotrya
Species
N. lappaceum
E. japonica
Generic Group
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Rose