Health Benefits
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
General Benefits
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
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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, Strictly avoid empty stomach
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Type
Tropical
Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Winter
Varieties
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana
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Color
Brown, Reddish-brown
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
White
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Conical
Texture
Tough
Fleshy
Taste
Sour-Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Africa
Ecuador
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Soil pH
5.6-6.56.5-7.6
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
Warm
Facts about
- Tamarind is used to prevent body odor.
- African children use the tamarind seeds in games.
- No cases of tamarind toxicity or allergy reported till date.
- Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
- The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
- The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.
In Alcoholic Beverages
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
India
Spain
Other Countries
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Spain