Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
General Benefits
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
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
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Heart burn
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
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)
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Bright red, Pink red
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Greyish-white
Taste
Tangy, Tart
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
South Africa
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall, Warm
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
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 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.
Top Producer
New Zealand
China
Other Countries
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Hong Kong
Top Exporter
New Zealand
China
Botanical Name
Solanum betaceum
Litchi chinensis
Synonym
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
Nephelium litchi
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
Solanum betaceum
L. chinensis
Generic Group
Nightshade
Soapberry
Difference Between Tamarillo and Lychee
We might think that Tamarillo and Lychee are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tamarillo and Lychee Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tamarillo and Lychee is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarillo and Lychee with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 31.00 kcal and 66.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tamarillo and Lychee belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Tamarillo and Lychee is Solanales and Sapindales respectively. Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family and Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family. Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species and Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.