Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Heart burn
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Best Time to Eat
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)
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.
Vitamin A (Retinol)
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
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Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Yellow
Origin
South Africa
Eastern United States
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall, Warm
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Facts about
- 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.
- It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
- There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
- The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.
Top Producer
New Zealand
China
Other Countries
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
New Zealand
United States of America
Botanical Name
Solanum betaceum
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Family
Solanaceae
Ebenaceae
Species
Solanum betaceum
D. virginiana
Generic Group
Nightshade
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Difference Between Tamarillo and American Persimmon
We might think that Tamarillo and American Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tamarillo and American Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tamarillo and American Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarillo and American Persimmon with peel is Not Available and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 31.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tamarillo and American Persimmon belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Tamarillo and American Persimmon is Solanales and Ericales respectively. Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.