Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
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Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
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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 eat after meal, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Winter
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Seedless Variety
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Color
Coral red, Yellow
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Fibrous
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Sweetish
Origin
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Central America, North America
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.55.8-6.8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid
Cold, Sunny
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.
- It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
- It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
- It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.
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
China
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
Singapore
Costa Rica
Top Exporter
Thailand
United States of America