Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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)
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
12.20 g16.53 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.60 g1.30 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
8.50 g15.23 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.00 g0.83 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.080.05
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
64.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg0.01 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg0.07 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg0.60 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.14 mg0.00 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg0.10 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg14.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg71.50 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.07 mg0.07 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.10 mcg0.40 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
85.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
6.10 mg7.10 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.30 g0.44 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
173.00 mg171.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.32 mg0.13 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
3.00 mg1.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
16.00 mg5.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
9.00 mg10.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.10 mg0.07 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
15.00 mg31.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.11 mg0.06 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.10 mg0.15 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.00 mcg0.60 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
44.00 mg65.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
46.00 mg67.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
86.13 g81.76 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.40 g0.44 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
50.00 kcalNA
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NA66.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
46.00 kcal77.73 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal277.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
75.00 kcal91.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
52.00 kcal50.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal260.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
390.00 kcal280.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Seedless Variety
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Color
Red
Bright red, Pink red
Inside Color
Red
Greyish-white
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Crunchy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-85.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
Facts
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 seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
- This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
- This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.
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
Turkey
China
Other Countries
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Top Importer
Germany
Hong Kong
Top Exporter
Poland
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus cerasus
Litchi chinensis
Synonym
Not Available
Nephelium litchi
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Sapindales
Family
Rosaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Prunus
Litchi
Species
P. cerasus
L. chinensis
Generic Group
Rose
Soapberry