Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
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Heart burn
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 consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Fruit vegetable
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
All seasons
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red
Seedless Variety
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Color
Coral red, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Creamy Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Tangy, Tart
Origin
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South Africa
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.55.8-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid
Rainfall, Warm
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.
- Up until 1967, tamarillos were referred to as tree tomatoes.
- The name tamarillo is derived from Maori word 'tama' which means leadership and rillo from spanish word 'amarillo' which means yellow.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Spirits
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Production
Top Producer
Thailand
New Zealand
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
Top Importer
Singapore
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
New Zealand