Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis
  
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
  
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid
  
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
  
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
  
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
  
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
  
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing
  
Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
  
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
No
  
Yes
  
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal
  
11
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
  
26
222.00 kcal
  
23
Calories in Pie
288.00 kcal
  
23
Type
Tree fruit
  
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Season
Summer
  
Summer
  
Varieties
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian
  
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Red
  
Dark green
  
Inside Color
Red
  
White
  
Shape
Round
  
Oval
  
Texture
Crunchy
  
Juicy
  
Taste
Sweet-Sour
  
Buttery
  
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
  
Mexico, Central America
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy
  
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
  
Soil pH
5.5-8
  
6-6.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Cold
  
Humid, Without frosts
  
Facts about
- Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
- In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
- 23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.
  
- The oldest living avocado tree is found in University of California and was planted in 1879.
- Avocados can be swapped for butter in Baked Goods Recipes.
- Avocado ripens more quickly with a banana or an apple around.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Turkey
  
Mexico
  
Other Countries
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
  
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
  
Top Importer
Germany
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Poland
  
Mexico
  
Botanical Name
Prunus cerasus
  
Persea Americana
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Persea Gratissima
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Magnollidae
  
Order
Rosales
  
Laurales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Lauraceae
  
Genus
Prunus
  
Persea
  
Species
P. cerasus
  
P. Americana
  
Generic Group
Rose
  
Laurel