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Cocona fruit is scientifically called as Solanum sessiliflorum .
ORIGIN OF COCONA FRUIT
Cocona, is a tropical shrub of the family Solanaceae.
The plant is native to Andean region of South America.
OTHER NAMES OF COCONA FRUIT
Cocona, Orinoco Apple, Peach Tomato, Topiro, Orinoko Apple ,Turkey Berry.
APPEARANCE OF COCONA FRUIT
Cocona are small to medium-sized fruits, averaging 2 to 10 centimetres in length, and have an oblong to oval shape with blunt, curved ends.
The skin is thin and tough, initially green and coated with a spiky, prickly fuzz when young, maturing to golden orange, red, purple-red depending on the variety.
TASTES OF COCONA FRUIT
Cocona fruits have a faint, tomato-like aroma and a fruity and sour flavor with mild acidity, creating a pleasant, tart after taste.
Improves Hair and Teeth High amount of vitamin C, potassium and calcium content found in Cocona, help to improve the texture, quality and strength of the hair and teeth.
Bolsters Immune System Cocona fruit is enriched with vitamin C thus it strengthens immune system, making it stronger to fight with the harmful toxins inside the body.
Maintains Healthy Heart The minerals magnesium, potassium in Cocona , may help regulate blood pressure, keep arteries from hardening, that helps body build red blood cells.
Cures Eye Problem Cocona fruit contains vitamin A,protein and Zinc which plays a crucial role in vision by maintaining a clear cornea, Zinc is a mineral that helps maintain the health of the retina, cell membranes, and protein structure of the eye.
Controls Blood Sugar Cocona fruit hold high amount of minerals and vitamins, Magnesium is responsible for insulin secretion and activity on body tissues.
Reduce Blood Pressure Cocona fruit contains two minerals that are important for healthy, normal blood pressure, magnesium and potassium. Cocona is involved in the physical and chemical aspects of circulatory system.
Aids Digestion Being rich in fibre, consuming Cocona fruits ,can help prevent constipation, hemorrhoids and even colo-rectal cancer.
Weight Management Cocona is low in calories and contain no fat, which is excellent for people who are trying to lose weight.
RBC Count Optimization Cocona fruits also consist of good amount of iron that help in preventing iron-deficiency anemia.
Energy Stabilization Cocona fruits are loaded with B vitamins such as niacin and thiamine,that can helps to increase the energy needed.
Chayote fruit is scientifically called as Sechium edule .
ORIGIN OF CHAYOTE FRUIT
Chayote is an edible plant belonging to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae.
Chayote fruit was first cultivated in the Mesoamericas between southern Mexico and Honduras, with the most genetic diversity available in both Mexico and Guatemala.
OTHER NAMES OF CHAYOTE FRUIT English: chayote, Madeira marrow, vegetable pear; Nahuatl: chayote (Mexico, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama);
Spanish cidrayota (Colombia), gayota (Peru), huisquil, güisquil or uisquil (Mexico [Chiapas], Guatemala, El Salvador), papa del aire, cayota (Argentina); Portuguese: chocho, chuchu, xuxu, machiche, machuchu (Brazil); French: christophine, mirliton (Haiti, Guadeloupe, Bermuda, Trinidad and Tobago, United States [Louisiana], French Guyana) Assamese: Squash Hindi: Chow- chow Tamil: Seemai Kathirikai Telugu: Seema Vankaya Kannada: Seema Badanekaayi Odia: Phuti kakudi Malayalam: Seema Kathirikai
APPEARANCE OF CHAYOTE FRUIT
Chayote fruit is roughly pear-shaped, somewhat flattened and with coarse wrinkles, ranging from 10 to 25 cm in length.
Chayote fruit can weigh up to 1.2 kg. It looks like a green pear, and it has a thin, green skin fused with the green to white flesh, and a single, large, flattened pit.
TASTES OF CHAYOTE FRUIT
The Chayote has a mild taste that balances between apple and cucumber with a jicama like fresh crispiness.
VARIETIES OF CHAYOTE FRUIT
There are two types of Chayote.
Common Chayote is the type find in the supermarket and in people’s gardens.
Wild Chayotes grow by streams and rivers.
Promotes Healthy Skin Chayote squash is rich in vitamin C that minimize acne and dark spots. Zinc plays a role in wound healing and supports proper sense of taste and smell.
Strengthen Bones Calcium and magnesium in Chayote keeps bones strong, Chayote contain Phosphorous and potassium that supports nerves and helps maintain a healthy metabolism, make up part of the body’s hormones and enzymes.
Eradicate Kidney Stones Chayote squash is rich in potassium that help eliminate the extra fluids in the kidneys and prevent the formation of kidney stones . The juice from chayote leaves may also help one to manage kidney stones.
Protects Heart The presence of myricetin, an antioxidant not only brings down the levels of cholesterol but also fights against inflammations, thus preventing chronic cardiovascular diseases. Rich in phytochemicals, Chayote plays a major role in improving blood flow, thus regulating high blood pressure.
Regulates Blood Sugar Chayote is low on carbs and loaded with dietary fibre prevents the faster absorption of carbohydrates thus regulating blood sugar levels.
Supports Healthy Pregnancy Vitamin B9, folate in Chayote recommended to every woman trying to get pregnant as it plays a crucial role in the healthy development of foetal brain, spinal cord and proper growth of the baby.
Prevents Cancer Chayote, being rich in antioxidants fights against free radicals thus slowing down the progression of cancer cells, especially in those suffering from leukaemia and cervical cancer.
Triggers Cognitive Function Being rich in antioxidants, flavonoids and other plant compounds of Chayote is extremely beneficial in those suffering from cognitive decline.
Rich in Antioxidants Chayote Squash is loaded with a wide range of antioxidants including quercetin, myricetin, kaempferol, morin which fight against various chronic conditions including diabetes, cancer, and inflammation.
Helps Digestion Eating Chayote boosts digestive health, ensures regular detoxification. Presence of flavonoids, plant compounds in Chayote prevent constipation, regulate bowel movement, maintain the growth of healthy gut bacteria thus optimizing various functions of digestive tract.
Cempedak is scientifically called as Artocarpus integer.
ORIGIN OF CEMPEDAK FRUIT
Cempedak, is a species of tree in the family Moraceae in the same genus as breadfruit and jackfruit.It is native to Southeast Asia.
Cempedak is currently limited in range to Southeast Asia, with some trees in Australia and Hawaii.
OTHER NAMES OF CEMPEDAK FRUIT
Champedan, Chempedak, Small Jackfruit, Bangkong, Banturung manuk, Baroh, Beluno, Bukoh, Campedek, Champada, Chubadak, Kakan, Mangkahai, Nakan, Nangka berit, Nangka tjomedak, Pulutan, Sempedak, Sonekadot, Temedak, Tibadak ,Tibudak.
Hindi: Kathal, Kathar, katol, lemasa. The fruit is known in Telugu as panasapandu, in Malayalam as chakka,kathar and kathal in Hindi, pilaul in Tamil, and chempedak in Malay.
Difference Between Cempedak Vs Jackfruit
• Both fruits look awfully identical to each other, which often causes confusion.But there are several differences between the two.
• For starters, cempedak is generally much smaller than jackfruit.
• A cempedak fruit’s size can range from 10cm to 15cm in diameter and 20cm to 35cm in length. Meanwhile, a jackfruit can range from 15cm to 50cm in diameter and 30cm to 100cm in length!
• When ripe, both of the fruits’ flesh have similar colours, ranging from pale yellow to a slightly orange tone.
APPEARANCE OF CEMPEDAK FRUIT
The syncarp may be cylindrical to spherical in shape, and ranges from 10 to 15 cm across and 20 to 35 cm in length.
The taste of the fruit is similar to the related jackfruit and breadfruit with a hint of durian.
The cempedak flesh is darker yellow and juicier when ripe.
TASTES OF CEMPEDAK FRUIT
The flavour of an unripe Cempedak resembles the sweet potato.Cempedak has a sweetly unique flavor alike to that of durian and mango.
VARIETIES OF CEMPEDAK FRUIT
In Malaysia, two common fruit varieties are kapa ,barka.
In Malaysia a number of selections have been cloned; among the resulting cultivars ‘CH29’ shows promise because of its attractive orange flesh; ‘CH26’ (‘Paya Jaras’), ‘CH27’ and ‘CH28’ are high-yielding cvs.
NUTRITIONAL CONTENTS OF CEMPEDAK FRUIT
Cempedak per 100g of edible fruit is as follows:
• 490 Kcal
• 67g Water
• 2.5g Protein (5% RDI)
• .4g Fat (negligible)
• 25.8g Carbohydrates (8.6% RDI)
• 3.4g Fibre (13.6% RDI)
• 1.2g Ash
• 40mg Calcium (4% RDI)
• 1.1mg Iron (6.1% RDI)
• 5mg Phosphorous (negligible)
• 246mg Potassium (7% RDI)
• 25mg Sodium (negligible)
• 17.7mg Vitamin C (29.5% RDI)
• .15mg Riboflavin
• .5mg Niacin
• 48iu Vitamin A
Health Benefits On Cempedak Fruit
Maintains Heart Health Cempedak fruit is rich in dietary fibre, Vitamin C, potassium and antioxidants that help to maintain the health of the heart and lower cholesterol levels,blood pressure and reduces hypertension.
Boosts Healthy Skin
Vitamins C and Vitamins A, antioxidants, and other minerals, of Cempedak fruit protect the skin from damaging UV rays, delay the onset of ageing, and eliminate wrinkles, spots, dark circles, and fine lines.
Improves Eye Health Cempedak fruit is one of the sweetest fruits that supply Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Cempedak is a component of the protein rhodopsin, which allows the eyes to see in low-light conditions.
Controls Obesity Cempedak fruit contains high fibre that helps in controlling obesity and maintains overall health. Cempedak is great for people looking to lose weight because the fruit is rich in protein, and can make you feel stomach full .
Eradicate Cancer Cempedak fruit is a potent source of phytonutrients, vitamin C, and antioxidants that are helpful in treatment of a number of malignancies (such as lungs, breasts, gastric, skin and prostate). Flavonoids, saponins, and tannins play a key role in avoiding free radical damage, countering oxidative stress.
Regularize Blood Sugar Cempedak fruit provides a number of health benefits that can help in blood sugar control. Cempedak rich in dietary fibre , can slow down digestion and prevent blood sugar spikes.
Boosts Immunity The minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium and potassium are found in the Cempedak fruit which helps to promote the immune health. Cempedak helps the body to counteract the various infections and diseases.
Relieves Tumour Cempedak fruit is rich in bioflavonoid which is able to alleviate tumour symptoms and help in the treatment of tumour diseases.
Malaria treatment Several compounds like artioindonesianidin and heteriflavon C present in the bark and fruit of Cempedak help in prevention and treatment of malaria.
Cures Anemia
Essential iron, found in Cempedak seeds, aids in the production of hemoglobin, raises iron levels, guards against anemia and other blood problems.
Supports Digestive Health:
Cempedak fruit can also help digestion and keep the body running smoothly. Vitamin C and fibre in these fruits can avoid us from disease constipation or difficult bowel movements.
Atemoya fruit is scientifically called as Annona × atemoya .
ORIGIN OF ATEMOYA FRUIT
The atemoya, Annona × atemoya, or Annona squamosa × Annona cherimola is a hybrid of two fruits – the sugar-apple (Annona squamosa) and the cherimoya (Annona cherimola) – which are both native to the American tropics.
Its name is derived from an old mexican name for sugar apple – ‘ate’ while ‘moya’ comes from the cherimoya fruit. It belongs to the Annonaceae family.
OTHER NAMES OF ATEMOYA FRUIT
In Cuba it is known as anón, and in Venezuela it is called as chirimorinon.
In Israel and Lebanon, the fruit is called achta, but in Israel it is more common to call the fruit annona as Latin.
In Tanzania it is called stafeli dogo, mini soursop .
APPEARANCE OF ATEMOYA FRUIT
An atemoya is normally heart-shaped or rounded, with pale-green, easily bruised, bumpy skin.
Near the stem, the skin is bumpy as it is in the sugar-apple, but becomes smoother like the cherimoya on the bottom.
The flesh is not segmented like that of the sugar-apple, bearing more similarity to that of the cherimoya.
TASTES OF ATEMOYA FRUIT
The flavour most closely resembles a Cherimoya—pineapple, vanilla, cream, and subacidic notes.
VARIETIES OF ATEMOYA FRUIT
Bradley, Mammoth, Island Beauty, African Pride, Geffner, Malamud, Bernitski, Kabri, Malai, Cherimata
NUTRITIONAL CONTENTS OF ATEMOYA FRUIT 100 grams fresh flesh of ripe fruit contains-
• Protein – 1.07-1.4 g
• Calories – 94
• Fat – 0.4-0.6 g
• Moisture – 71.48-78.7 g
• Fibre – 0.05-2.5 g
• Sodium – 4-5 mg
• Carbohydrates – 24 g
• Ash – 0.4-0.75 g
• Iron – 0.3 mg
• Potassium – 250 mg
• Magnesium – 32 mg
• Calcium – 17 mg
• a-carotene – 10 mcg
• B-carotene – 10 mcg
• Thiamine – 0.05 mg
• Zinc – 0.2 mg
• Niacin – 0.8 mg
• Riboflavin – 0.07 mg
• Ascorbic Acid – 50 mg
• Cryptoxanthin – 10 mcg
Health Benefits Of Atemoya Fruit
Combats Cancer Free radicals can be neutralized by eating foods loaded with antioxidants, such as atemoya fruit. Atemoya fruit contains antioxidants like asimicin and bullatacin, which have high anti-cancer properties.
Lowers Blood Pressure Consumption of Atemoya fruit in diet helps to regulate our blood pressure. Atemoya contains magnesium and potassium that promotes the dilation of blood levels and prevents cardiovascular diseases, like coronary heart disease, rheumatic heart disease and cerebrovascular disease.
Promotes Skin Health
Atemoya fruit has a high level of vitamin C, which helps the body produce more collagen. It also has antioxidants that helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and age spots and prevents skin related problems.
Enhances Eye Health
Atemoya fruit is an excellent source of vitamin B2 and C. These vitamins prevent eye-related problems, like age-related vision loss and protects eye by regulating water retention in our body and keeping eyes lubricated.
Relieves Stress
Atemoya fruit has Vitamin C which assist the body reduce the stress by lowering high stress levels, cortisol and hormones.
Preserves Memory
Atemoya is rich in vitamin B6 and also decrease blood flow to the brain. people with higher blood levels of vitamin B6 tend to have a better memory and keep the memory sharp.
Prevents Inflammation
To prevent chronic inflammation, make atemoya fruit a part of diet. Atemoya is loaded with vitamin C that removes inflammatory proteins in the body.
Boosts Immune System
Atemoya can fight off infections , other diseases . Immune system can be Strengthens by consuming fruits rich in vitamin C, like atemoya fruit.
Manages Diabetes
Atemoya has fibre which causes sugar to get absorbed slowly by the body and also prevents the onset of type 2 diabetes.
Reduce Cholesterol
Atemoya has diuretic fiber and niacin which is helpful in lowering cholesterol.
Helps Pregnant Women
Folate (folic acid) in Atemoya fruits helps the body form red blood cells. Atemoya are found low in calories, also good for women of childbearing age .
Supports Digestion
Atemoya has high fiber content that promotes healthy bowel movements and digestion and prevent from gastrointestinal problems like acidity, constipation, dysentery. Atemoya can also help you feel fuller longer, which is especially beneficial if you are trying to lose weight.
The Marula fruit is scientifically called as Sclerocarya birrea .
ORIGIN OF MARULA FRUIT
The marula trees found in the miombo woodlands of Southern Africa, the Sudano-Sahelian range of West Africa, the savanna woodlands of East Africa and Madagascar.
OTHER NAMES OF MARULA FRUIT
King of African, Tree of Elephants , Tree of Marriage , drives elephants mad , Morula , Jelly Plum, Cider Tree, Elephant Tree, Marriage Tree, Cat Thorn, Canhoeiro, Dania, Mutsomo, Umganu, Mushomo, Eijikai, Ejikai, Ekajijai, Enaimu , Gene .
APPEARANCE OF MARULA FRUIT
The Marula fruit is very juicy and aromatic and size of a small plum.
Marula fruit fall to the ground when unripe and green in color, and then ripen to a yellow colour on the ground.
TASTES OF MARULA FRUIT
Fully ripe marula fruits are tart, with a pleasant sweet-and-sour taste. The ripe fruit has a unique tropical pineapple flavour.
The highly nutritious kernels, which are eaten raw and roasted, are rich in antioxidants.
VARIETIES OF MARULA FRUIT
Sclerocarya birrea includes 3 subspecies:
Sclerocarya birrea subsp. birrea,
Sclerocarya birrea subsp. caffra,
Sclerocarya birrea subps.
NUTRITIONAL CONTENTS OF MARULA FRUIT
The Marula fruits are rich in Vitamin C, Oleic acid, and Antioxidants .
The nuts are nutritious and contain high levels of: Minerals like iron, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, copper, Protein and Energy
• Moisture4.0
• Ash3.8
• Protein (g/100g)28.3
• Fat (g/100g)57.3
• Fibre (g/100g)2.9
• Carbohydrates (g/100g)3.7
• Energy Values (KJ/100g)2703
• Ca (mg/100g)118
• Mg (mg/100g)462
• Fe (mg/100g)4.87
• Na (mg/100g)3.81
• K (mg/100g)601
• Cu (mg/100g)2.81
• Zn (mg/100g)5.19
• P (mg/100g)808
• Thiamine (mg/100g)0.42
• Riboflavin (mg/100g)0.12
• Nicotinic Acid (mg/100g)0.72
HEALTH BENEFITS OF MARULA FRUIT
Rejuvenates Skin: Marula fruit has the ability to support healthy skin by stimulating the collagen to aid in wrinkle repair and supply smoothness to the skin. Marula fruit provides vitamin C antioxidant properties to prevent cell damage and oxidative stress in the body.
Protects Eye: Marula fruit contains niacin that plays a role in the preventing glaucoma, a condition in which the optic nerve of our eye becomes damaged.
Promotes Bones Health: Calcium, potassium and magnesium found in the fruit shall promote for the healthy bones. Potassium in marula fruit, tends to prevent some diseases related with bones such as osteoporosis.
Good for Heart: Marula fruit has the most crucial minerals for heart health including magnesium, potassium and calcium. These minerals play very specific roles in the Marula stimulate proper heartbeat.
Strengthens Muscle: Vitamin C, Polyphenols and other antioxidants in the Marula fruit are supposed to strengthen muscles. Marula fruit helps to make the muscle stronger.
Boosts Immunity: Antioxidants, Vitamin C, zinc, iron in Marula fruit is believed to boost immunity which may lead to improve overall health because the body fights several harmful bacteria or diseases.
Supports Lungs: Marula fruit is rich in vitamin C, D, magnesium, omega-3s, zinc, and selenium may also help promote lung health, prevent from the lungs disorder, such as COPD, asthma, and certain forms of cancer.
Enhance Hair Growth: Marula fruit hold rich vitamin C, iron and zinc that helps to support our hair growth. Marula protects the hair from hair loss ,gets thick and shiny hair.
Reduces the risk of Cancer: Marula also supported by oleic acid that has the benefit to reduce the risk of cancer, such as breast and lung cancer, which has been proven by studies.
