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What is Loquat?



Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones

General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits
Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes

Side Effects
Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women
Yes

Lactating Women
Yes

Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g

Carbs
12.14 g 40

Fiber
1.70 g 31

Sugar
12.10 g 22

Protein
0.40 g 50

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03 25

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)
76.00 mcg 10

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg 39

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg 35

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.18 mg 56

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
-

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg 15

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg 21

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
1.00 mg 71

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.40 mg 24

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.20 mcg 40

Lycopene
0.00 mcg 9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
-

Choline
2.30 mg 35

Fat
0.20 g 33

Minerals

Potassium
266.00 mg 24

Iron
0.28 mg 37

Sodium
1.00 mg 20

Calcium
16.00 mg 26

Magnesium
13.00 mg 22

Zinc
0.05 mg 28

Phosphorus
27.00 mg 19

Manganese
0.15 mg 26

Copper
0.04 mg 46

Selenium
0.60 mcg 10

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s
13.00 mg 31

Omega 6s
77.00 mg 26

Sterol

Phytosterol
2.00 mg 25

Water Content
86.73 g 31

Ash
0.50 g 27

Calories

Serving Size
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
47.00 kcal 34

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
47.00 kcal 33

Calories in Frozen Form
47.00 kcal 33

Calories in Dried Form
266.00 kcal 35

Calories in Canned Form
67.00 kcal 24

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal 32

Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal 26

Calories in Pie
250.00 kcal 37

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit, Tropical

Season
Winter

Varieties
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe

Seedless Variety
No

Color
Orange, Yellow

Inside Color
Orange

Shape
Oval

Texture
Juicy

Taste
Sweet, Tart

Origin
China

Grows on
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained

Soil pH
5.5-6.5

Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate

Facts

Facts about
  • Loquats are used in plum wine manufacturing.
  • Dried leaves of loquat are used to make herbal tea.
  • The seeds of loquat are slightly toxic & the symptoms of intoxication are nausea, vomiting & shortness of breath.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine
Yes

Beer
Yes

Spirits
Yes

Cocktails
Yes

Production

Top Producer
Japan

Other Countries
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey

Top Importer
China

Top Exporter
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Eriobotrya japonica

Synonym
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica

Classification

Domain
Eukarya

Kingdom
Plantae

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta

Division
Magnoliophyta

Class
Magnoliopsida

Subclass
Rosidae

Order
Rosales

Family
Rosaceae

Genus
Eriobotrya

Species
E. japonica

Generic Group
Rose

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What is Loquat Good For?

What is Loquat? What is Loquat good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, Loquat fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the Loquat Benefits are: cancer prevention, heart care, reduces nervous tension, reduces blood circulation problems, reduces stress, regulation of heart rate and strengthening of bones and its general health benefits are: anti-inflammatory properties, controls blood pressure, digestive aid, eye care, helps in weight loss, improves eye vision, maintains healthy cholesterol level and strengthens bones. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are anti-aging benefits, reduces wrinkles, treatment of dark spots and treatment of skin diseases and hair benefits are protects hair. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. Loquat side effects are: allergic reaction and its allergy symptoms are diarrhea, itching of mouth, nasal congestion, sneezing, swelling of face and watery eyes. Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Loquat.

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