Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, 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, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Heart burn
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
Any time except an hour after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable
Tropical
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red
Qing Yuan #27, Qing Yuan #29, Qing Yuan #6 and Huang Yan
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Brown, Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Yellow
Origin
South Africa
China
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall, Warm
Cold, 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.
- The name Kiwi is due to its resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- This variety of Kiwi was developed by New Zealand, it is not fuzzy on the outside and it has a taste reminiscent of the mango fruit.
Top Producer
New Zealand
Italy
Other Countries
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
New Zealand
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Solanum betaceum
Actinidia chinensis
Synonym
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Family
Solanaceae
Actinidiaceae
Species
Solanum betaceum
A. chinensis
Generic Group
Nightshade
Kiwi
Difference Between Tamarillo and Gold Kiwi
We might think that Tamarillo and Gold Kiwi are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tamarillo and Gold Kiwi Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tamarillo and Gold Kiwi is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarillo and Gold Kiwi with peel is Not Available and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 31.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tamarillo and Gold Kiwi belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Tamarillo and Gold Kiwi is Solanales and Ericales respectively. Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family and Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species and Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.