Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Coagulation
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon
Along with 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
Winter
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
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Yellow
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Fibrous
Taste
Sweetish
Sweet
Origin
Central America, North America
India
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
5-76-7.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Humid, Warm
Facts about
- 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.
- There are up to 500 seeds in Jackfruit & these seeds are edible.
- Root extracts of Jackfruit tree is used to treat diarrhea, fever and asthma.
- The taste of jackfruit is combination of mango, banana, melon and papaya.
In Alcoholic Beverages
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Beer
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Production
Top Producer
China
India
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
Top Importer
UAE
United States of America
Top Exporter
India
India