Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy
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
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Heart burn
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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)
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
3.80 g12.20 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
3.30 g1.60 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
1.00 g8.50 g
0
63.35
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Protein
2.00 g1.00 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.520.08
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.48 mcg64.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.03 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg0.04 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.27 mg0.40 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg0.14 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.20 mg0.04 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
4.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
29.80 mg10.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.09 mg0.07 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg2.10 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg85.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
0.00 mg6.10 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.36 g0.30 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
321.00 mg173.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.57 mg0.32 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
1.44 mg3.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
10.70 mg16.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
20.60 mg9.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.15 mg0.10 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
38.90 mg15.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.11 mg0.11 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.05 mg0.10 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.10 mcg0.00 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg44.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
0.00 mg46.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mgNA
0
87
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Water Content
84.00 g86.13 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.00 g0.40 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NA50.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
31.00 kcalNA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NA46.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
36.00 kcal350.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
80.00 kcal75.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
72.00 kcal52.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
195.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
180.00 kcal390.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian
Seedless Variety
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Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Red
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Red
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Crunchy
Taste
Tangy, Tart
Sweet-Sour
Origin
South Africa
Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy
Soil pH
5.8-75.5-8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Rainfall, Warm
Cold
Facts
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.
- 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.
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
New Zealand
Turkey
Other Countries
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United States of America
Germany
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Poland
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Solanum betaceum
Prunus cerasus
Synonym
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Rosales
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Solanum
Prunus
Species
Solanum betaceum
P. cerasus
Generic Group
Nightshade
Rose