1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
1.1.1 General Benefits
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
1.3 Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 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, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
1.5 Side Effects
Heart burn
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 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, Don't consume at night and before bed
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.2 Fiber
2.2.4 Sugar
2.3 Protein
2.3.2 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.4.3 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.4.5 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.4.6 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.4.8 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.4.10 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.4.12 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.5.1 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.6.2 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.6.3 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.6.5 Lycopene
2.6.8 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
2.6.9 Choline
2.7 Fat
2.8 Minerals
2.8.1 Potassium
321.00 mg229.00 mg
42
840
2.8.3 Iron
2.8.4 Sodium
2.8.6 Calcium
2.8.8 Magnesium
2.8.10 Zinc
2.9.2 Phosphorus
2.9.4 Manganese
2.9.5 Copper
2.10.2 Selenium
2.12 Fatty Acids
2.12.1 Omega 3s
2.13.1 Omega 6s
3.3 Sterol
3.3.1 Phytosterol
3.4 Water Content
3.6 Ash
4 Calories
4.1 Serving Size
4.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
4.4 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
4.5 Calories in Frozen Form
4.7 Calories in Dried Form
4.9 Calories in Canned Form
4.10 Calories in Foods
4.10.1 Calories in Juice
72.00 kcal30.00 kcal
17
461
4.10.3 Calories in Jam
4.10.4 Calories in Pie
6 Characteristics
6.1 Type
Fruit vegetable
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
6.2 Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
6.3 Varieties
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
6.4 Seedless Variety
6.5 Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
6.6 Inside Color
6.7 Shape
6.8 Texture
6.9 Taste
Tangy, Tart
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
6.10 Origin
7.2 Grows on
7.3 Cultivation
7.3.1 Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam
7.4.2 Soil pH
9.8.1 Climatic Conditions
Rainfall, Warm
Warm to hot climate
10 Facts
10.1 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.
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
10.3 In Alcoholic Beverages
10.3.1 Wine
10.4.1 Beer
10.5.1 Spirits
10.5.2 Cocktails
10.6 Production
10.6.1 Top Producer
10.6.2 Other Countries
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
10.6.3 Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
10.6.4 Top Exporter
11 Scientific Name
11.1 Botanical Name
Solanum betaceum
Solanum melongena
11.2 Synonym
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
12 Classification
12.1 Domain
12.2 Kingdom
12.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
12.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
12.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
12.6 Subclass
12.7 Order
12.8 Family
12.9 Genus
12.10 Species
Solanum betaceum
S. melongena
12.11 Generic Group