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Interesting Facts On Rollinia Deliciosa Fruit

Rollinia deliciosa fruit is scientifically called as “Annona mucosa” .

ORIGIN OF ROLLINIA DELICIOSA FRUIT
Annona mucosa is a species of flowering plant in the custard-apple family, Annonaceae, that is native to tropical South America.

OTHER NAMES OF ROLLINIA DELICIOSA FRUIT
Biribá, lemon meringue pie fruit, wild sugar-apple .

APPEARANCE OF ROLLINIA DELICIOSA FRUIT
Biribá is a fast-growing, flood-tolerant, sun-loving tropical tree, with leaves up to 35 cm long.
Rollinia deliciosa fruit is large, conical, or round, green when unripe, ripening to yellow.
Rollinia deliciosa fruit surface is covered with soft spines or protuberances which bruise and blacken with handling, giving it an unappealing appearance.

TASTES OF ROLLINIA DELICIOSA FRUIT
Rollinia fruit pulp is very soft and sweet, tasting somewhat like a lemon meringue pie.

VARIETIES OF ROLLINIA DELICIOSA FRUIT
‘Regnard’ is perhaps the best-known cultivar, which was introduced into the Philippines in 1917.
The largest is ‘biribá do Alto Solimoes’, developed in Brazil, which can weigh up to 4 kg, making it probably the third largest fruit of the Annona family after the junglesop and the soursop.

NUTRITIONAL CONTENTS OF ROLLINIA DELICIOSA FRUIT
Amino acids such as tryptophan, threonine, methionine, and lysine are seen in the Rollinia fruit.

Food Value Per 100 g of Edible Portion
Calories 80
Moisture 77.2 g
Protein 2.8 g
Lipids 0.2 g
Glycerides l9.1 g
Fibre 1.3 g
Ash 0.7 g
Calcium 24 mg
Phosphorus 26 mg
Iron 1.2 mg

Interesting facts on Rollinia deliciosa fruit

Relieves Pain
The leaves of the Rollinia deliciosa fruit plant have analgesic properties that can help in relieving pain on open wounds. Rollinia deliciosa juice also support in healing the wounds, while relieving the pain from the injury.

Rejuvenates Skin
Vitamin c and other antioxidants found in Rollinia, such as polyphenols, saponins and flavonoids that help in the hydration of the skin and in the prevention of premature aging. These antioxidant eliminates free radicals by stimulating the production of collagen and elastin.

Prevents Urinary Tract Infections
High water content, in the Rollinia fruit is effective in treating and preventing urinary tract infections such as urethritis, and haematuria (blood in the urine). Rollinia Fruit juice is considered as best medicine in case of urethritis and liver disease.

Fortifies Bones
The Rollinia is an excellent source of calcium , Zinc and phosphorus which maintains bones density, allowing the vitamins in the fixation of Calcium and mineral formation of bone tissue.

Moisturizes the body: The pulp of Rollinia contain almost 84% water, which moisturizes the body. It acts as a natural diuretic for the treatment of edema or water retention.

Combats Cancer: Rollinia fruit extract, seed and fruits have used to kill cancer cells up to 10,000 times more than drugs used in chemotherapy because they prevent them from producing the energy they need to grow and multiply.

Accelerate Metabolism: Vitamin B1 in Rollinia fruit speeds up metabolism, blood circulation and prevents nervous disorders. Rollinia contains vitamin B2, which is vital for the body’s energy production, fat storage, nervous system functioning.

Excellent Anti-Inflammatory: Rollinia fruit has high amount of fibre, folate and carotenoids that helps to protect against cancer on the mouth, larynx, pancreas, lung, skin and stomach. Rollinia has magnesium and zinc that reduce pain and inflammation naturally.

Helps to get rid of Lice: The nutrients in the Rollinia fruit such as amino acids, calcium, carbohydrates, iron, phosphorus, thiamine and fibres that can stops parasites in the body such as lice.

Aid Weight Loss: High fibre content in Rollinia provide in weight control that reduce the hunger , reduce the glycaemic index of the meal, by decreasing the accumulation of blood glucose as fats.

Good For Heart: Potassium and Vitamin B1 ensures health of the cardiovascular system by regulating blood pressure. Vitamin B1 may help the body to dispose of toxins and protect cells of the heart from becoming damaged.

Good for Muscles: The Rollinia fruit is rich in potassium, which allows better efficiency in the contraction of skeletal muscles, which is fundamental in practicing physical activities such as body building, running, improving performance and avoiding fatigue and cramps.

Supports Digestion: Rollinia fruit contain Magnesium that helps to make enzymes in our saliva and break food down into smaller parts, helping the entire digestive process. Vitamin B2 helps in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and ketone bodies, besides enhancing the mucous membrane in the digestive tract.

Facts On Nipa Palm

Facts On Nipa Palm

Nipa palm is scientifically called as “Nypa fruticans”.

ORIGIN OF NIPA PALM
Nypa fruticans, is a species of palm native to the coastlines and estuarine habitats of the Indian and Pacific Oceans.The genus Nypa and the subfamily Nypoideae are monotypic taxa because this species is their only member.

OTHER NAMES OF NIPA PALM
nipa palm , simply nipa , mangrove palm, Nypa, Atap palm,Gol Pata.

APPEARANCE OF NIPA PALM
Fruits of Nipa palm are chestnut brown, in cluster forming a globular shape (20-25cm).
Each Nipa palm fruit bears one seed which starts to germinate while still on the parent palm.

TASTES OF NIPA PALM
Nipa Palm fruits grow in a cluster. When young, its seeds (endosperm) are soft, juicy, edible, and tasty.
Nipa Palm fruits tastes almost like coconut meats.
The flower stem can provide a sugary sap.

ABOUT TREE OF NIPA PALM
Palm-shaped leaves are very long (5-9m).
The ‘stem’ of this palm is mostly horizontal and even underground.
The portion of the stem that is vertical is very short.
Shoots emerge along the stem, each bearing the long leaves.

VARIETIES OF NIPA PALM
• Cocos nypa Lour.
• Nipa arborescens Wurmb ex H. Wendl.
• Nipa fruticans (Wurmb) Thunb.
• Nipa litoralis Blanco.
• Nypa fruticans var. neameana F.M.Bailey.

Facts On Nipa Palm

The Nipa palm is among the more commercially valuable plants of the mangroves. Nipa palm extract from the inflorescence and when fermented, is called ‘toddy’. These toddy is used as local alcoholic drink.
The leaves of Nipa palms are used as thatch for ‘attap’ huts.This immature seed(endosperm) is harvested as a jelly like sweetmeat called ‘attap-chee’ and is a favorite in local desserts.
The leaves of Nipa palms are also used to make umbrellas, sunhats, raincoats, baskets, mats and bags.
Young leaves of Nipa palms are also made into cigarette-wrappers.

Health Facts On Santol Fruit

Santol fruit is scientifically called as ” Sandoricum koetjape ” .

ORIGIN OF SANTOL FRUIT

Santol fruit is one of two edible fruits found in the Meliaceae, or Mahogany family
The Santol fruit is native to the Malesian floristic region, but have been introduced to Indochina, Sri Lanka, India, northern Australia, Mauritius and Seychelles.

OTHER NAMES OF SANTOL FRUIT
Kechapi, Lolly Fruit, Santol, Sentol, Wild Mangosteen, Red santol, cotton fruit, sandal, sentul, Sayai ,Visayan.

APPEARANCE OF SANTOL FRUIT
The skin of the santol fruit is leathery, somewhat fuzzy, and wrinkled, ripening from green to golden yellow, and is sometimes red blush.
Thickness of the peel will vary, depending on the variety, and can be thin and fibrous to thick and spongy.

TASTES OF SANTOL FRUIT
Santol fruits range in flavour from sour to very sweet, depending on maturity and variety.
The sweetest Santol fruits have a candy-like taste with mild peach and apple notes, while in the sour varieties, a strong umami aftertaste may linger on the palate.

VARIETIES OF SANTOL FRUIT
There are two varieties of santol fruit, previously considered two different species, the yellow variety and the red.

NUTRITIONAL CONTENTS OF SANTOL FRUIT
100 grams of Yellow santol fruit
• Calories: 88
• Moisture: 87g
• Protein: 0.118g
• Fat: 0.10g
• Fibre: 0.1g
• Ash: 0.31g
• Calcium: 4.3mg
• Phosphorous: 17.4mg
• Iron: 42mg
• Carotene: 0.003mg
• Thiamine: 0.045mg
• Niacin: 0.741mg
• Ascorbic Acid: 86mg

Health Facts On Santol Fruit

Immune System Boosting
Santol Fruit also contains lots of fiber for boosting up probiotic bacteria that strengthen our immune system. Also quercetin compound found in high quantity which is considered as a powerful antioxidant for boosting immunity.

Eradicate Skin Problems
Santol Fruit contains a natural steroidal sapogenin and alkaloids that help treat rashes, psoriasis and other skin diseases.

Anti-Allergic Properties
Santol Fruit is very important because it contains lots of Sandorinic Acid and Bryonotic Acid.Santol Fruit have been studied as good agents for preventing and treating allergies.

Lowers Cholesterol
Santol Fruit contains soluble fibre and pectin thus helping to lower cholesterol levels and prevent cardiovascular disease.

Treats Diabetes
Santol fruits are rich in fibre and have a low glycaemic index. Fibre in Santol fruits slows down food’s digestion, therefore decreasing the absorption of sugar into blood.

Fortifies Oral Health
Santol Fruit helps to lower bacterial count of the oral cavity thus helping to prevent tooth and helps maintain density of bones and teeth.

Prevent Anemia
Santol fruits consist of iron, vitamin c which is a very important mineral for producing red blood cells and the Vitamin C is known to help the intestine absorb iron effectively.

Supports Skin
Vitamin C present in Santol Fruit is also known as good antioxidants along with carotene and quercetin .These carotene and quercetin in the fruits also prevents scurvy.

Anti-Inflammatory
Santol Fruit has vitamin C act as antioxidant that is a wonderful anti-inflammatory agent making it great for reducing GI inflammation and other diseases.

Maintains Digestion
Fibre contained in Santol fruits can help in pulling water from out of our colon or absorb excess water from our stool to keep our stool in soft consistency.

Health Facts On Santol Fruit

Interesting Facts On Natal Plum

The Natal plum is scientifically called as “Carissa macrocarpa” .

ORIGIN OF NATAL PLUM
Carissa macrocarpa is a shrub native to tropical and southern Africa.
The Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) is a member of the Dogbane or Apocynaceae family.
Natal plum can be found on sand dunes and on the edges of coastal forests in the Eastern Cape and northwards to Natal and Mozambique.

OTHER NAMES OF NATAL PLUM
Natal plum in South Africa called as the large num-num, big num-num, Bantu tribes of Uganda: Amatungulu or um Thungulu oBomvu and Afrikaans the fruit is called noem-noem, grootnoem-noem.

APPEARANCE OF NATAL PLUM
Natal plum fruit is in ovoid egg-shaped red fruit, 1-3 in. (2.5-7.6 cm) and is 16-seeded.
Natal plum fruit is green when unripe and turns into bright red to violet when ripe.
Natal plum fruit has tough skin which is slightly bitter in taste.

TASTES OF NATAL PLUM
Natal plum fruit has mild, slightly pungent flavor and juicy, tart, sourish-sweet taste.

VARIETIES OF NATAL PLUM
• ‘Emerald Blanket’
• ‘Nana’
• ‘Boxwood Beauty’
• ‘Fancy’
• ‘Tomlinson’
• Variegata’

NUTRITIONAL CONTENTS OF NATAL PLUM
1cup 150g 0f Natal Plums
• Water: 126.25g
• Energy: 93kcal (388kJ)
• Protein: 0.75g
• Total Fat: 1.95g
• Ash: 0.6g
• Carbohydrates: 20.45g
• Calcium: 16mg
• Iron: 1.97mg
• Magnesium: 24mg
• Phosphorous: 10mg
• Potassium: 390mg
• Sodium: 4mg
• Copper: 0.315mg
• Thiamine(B1): 0.06mg
• Riboflavin(B2): 0.09mg
• Niacin(B3): 0.3mg
• Vitamin C: 57mg
• Vitamin A: 60IU

HEALTH BENEFITS OF NATAL PLUM

Enhances Skin Health: vitamins C, vitamins E, vitamins A, vitamins K, and vitamins B complex in Natal plum helps in improving skin health, reducing skin damage and support skin structure . Natal plum’s vitamins reduce damage caused due to the free radicals, smoke pollution and other signs of aging.

Improves Eye Health: Natal plum fruit contains vitamin C , Zinc that protect against oxidative damage. Zinc is a mineral in Natal plum that helps to maintain the health of the retina, cell membranes, and protein structure of the eye. Melanin is a pigment in Natal plum that protects the eyes from UV light.

Strengthen Bone Health: Natal plum fruit has required amount of calcium,vitamin D and magnesium are key bone health nutrients that ensure you to meet your daily requirement.

Manages Blood Sugar Level: The Natal plum fruit also contains zinc and magnesium that include glycaemic indicators to regulate blood sugar levels and insulin activity. The Natal plum fruit can help people with diabetes to maintain sugar level in our body.

Reduces Cholesterol: Natal plum fruit contains B vitamin as niacin for reducing high cholesterol or heart concerns. Natal plum increases the level of good cholesterol ,and reduces triglycerides which also lowers cholesterol absorption in the bloodstream.

Prevents Anemia: Natal Plum has a good amount of iron and copper that not only prevents anemia and builds hemoglobin but also prevent weakness and fatigue, depression and dizziness.

Lowers Blood Pressure: Natal Plum fruit also contains good amounts of potassium and Magnesium which regulate blood pressure and improves muscle function.

Fortified Oral Health: Natal Plums are rich in vitamin A, Vitamin C that helps break down food and cleans bacteria from in between teeths and keep the connective tissues in gums healthy and strong.

Bolsters Immune System: Natal plum contain certain infections fighter nutrients like vitamin A, iron, zinc and vitamin C .These powerful antioxidants helps our body carry oxygen to cells, plays a part in immune system processes.

Supports Digestive System: Natal Plums contains fibre that plays a major role in digestion and helps to keep the digestive tract with easy soft and regular bowel movements.

Interesting Facts On Natal Plum

The Health Benefits of Lulo Fruit

The Health Benefits of Lulo Fruit

Lulo fruit is scientifically called as “Solanum quitoense” .

ORIGIN OF LULO FRUIT
Lulo fruits are native to the low mountains of western South America and was first mentioned in mid-17th century records from Ecuador and Colombia.

OTHER NAMES OF LULO FRUIT
Lulo, Naranjilla, Quito-Orange, obando, cocona, nuqui .

APPEARANCE OF LULO FRUIT
Lulo are small, round fruits, when mature the thick peel is bright orange with a smooth, leathery texture and may be covered in fine, spiky hairs that are easily brushed off.
The greenish pulp is separated into four sections and has a jelly-like consistency and small, pale-yellow seeds.

TASTES OF LULO FRUIT
The flavor of fruit is exceptionally tart. A few people would contrast it with a pineapple, or even a blend of lime and rhubarb.

VARIETIES OF LULO FRUIT
In Ecuador, there are five different varieties of naranjilla recognized: agria, Baeza, Baezaroja, bola, and dulce.

NUTRITIONAL CONTENTS OF LULO FRUIT
100g of Lulo pulp, unsweetened
• Water [g] 93.05
• Energy 25
• Energy [kJ] 103
• Protein [g] 0.44
• Total lipid (fat) [g] 0.22
• Ash [g] 0.39
• Carbohydrate, by difference [g] 5.9
• Fibre, total dietary [g] 1.1
• Sugars, total including NLEA [g] 3.74
• Phosphorus, P [mg] 12
• Potassium, K [mg] 200
• Sodium, Na [mg] 4
• Zinc, Zn [mg] 0.1
• Copper, Cu [mg] 0.03
• Manganese, Mn [mg] 0.07
• Selenium, Se [µg] 0.4
• Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid [mg] 3.2
• Thiamine [mg] 0.05
• Niacin [mg] 1.45
• Pantothenic acid [mg] 0.22
• Vitamin B-6 [mg] 0.11
• Folate, total [µg] 3
• Carotene, alpha [µg] 4
• Cryptoxanthin, beta [µg] 10
• Vitamin A, IU [IU] 568
• Lutein + zeaxanthin [µg] 299
• Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) [mg] 0.75
• Tocotrienol, gamma [mg] 0.01
• Vitamin K (phylloquinone) [µg] 14.6

HEALTH BENEFITS OF LULO FRUIT

Boosts Immunity: Lulo is high in vitamin A and vitamin C, which help in boosting the immune system. Vitamin C is a natural antioxidant that fights free radical damage. It stimulates the production of white blood cells, which fight infections and pathogens.

Improves Eye Health: The carotenoids, including beta carotene and vitamin A present in lulo help in neutralizing free radicals that happen to cause oxidative stress on the eye cells.

Maintains Healthy Heart: The dietary fibre present in lulo helps in eliminating bad cholesterol from the body. The presence of vitamins and minerals can help improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system which lowers the chances of heart attack and strokes.

Fortifies Bone Health: Lulo fruit rich in minerals like calcium, iron and phosphorous ,can help in improving the density of bone tissue and preventing diseases like arthritis and osteoporosis.

Prevents Cancer: Lulo fruit is anti-carcinogenic in nature due to the presence of vitamins and antioxidants that fight free radical damage.

Reduces Blood Pressure: Presence of phytochemicals such as polyphenols and carotenoids, regulate high blood pressure levels. These chemicals along with the soluble pectin fibre keep bad cholesterol levels in check and promote heart health.

Detoxify Body: Lulo is known to removes excess toxins from the kidneys, removes stress from the liver and flushes out excess salts, water and also fat from the body.

Anti-Inflammatory Properties: Lulo are rich in anthocyanins which prevent inflammation caused by pain, swelling, and redness. Presence of polyphenols and other antioxidants in Lulo , treats disorders like, inflammation of the tracheal passage.

Push Relief and Sleep Disorders: Lulo fruit contain B vitamins, magnesium and Melatonin , that has been associated with hormonal changes in the body and can enhance the state of mood or mind.

Treats Diabetics: The Lulo fruit fibre helps in regulating the release of glucose into the bloodstream. These fibres are beneficial for those suffering from diabetes .

Aids Digestion: Important fibre found in lulo fruit known as Pepsin which is beneficial for the digestive tract and promote digestion. Pepsin is one of the best compound for the gastrointestinal health.

The Health Benefits of Lulo Fruit

Health Facts on Jenipapo Fruit

Jenipapo fruit is scientifically called as Genipa Americana .

ORIGIN OF JENIPAPO FRUIT
Genipa americana (/ˈdʒɛnɪpə/) is a species of trees in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the tropical forests of North and South America, as well as the Caribbean.

OTHER NAMES OF JENIPAPO FRUIT
In English, the tree is known as the genip tree /ˈdʒɛnɪp/ and the fruit as genipap /ˈdʒɛnɪpæp/.
Colombia: jagua, caruto, huito;
Brazil: jenipapo, formerly genipapo;
Costa Rica: guaitil, tapaculo;
Nicaragua: tapaculo, yigualtí;
Mexico: shagua, xagua, maluco;
Perú: huito, vito, jagua;
Argentina: ñandipá;
Bolivia: bí

APPEARANCE OF JENIPAPO FRUIT
The Jenipapo fruit is a thick-skinned edible greyish berry 10–12 cm long, 5–9 cm in diameter.
The Jenipapo fruit, 3 1/2 to 6 in (9-15 cm) long, 2 3/4 to 3 1/2 in (7-9 cm) wide, weighing 7 to 14 oz (200-400 g), is elliptic or rounded-oval tapering briefly at the stem end, and having a short hollow tube at the apex

TASTES OF JENIPAPO FRUIT
A brown, woody like Jenipapo fruit with clear pulp that has an acidic flavour that is likened in flavour to dried apples.
Jenipapo fruit are only consumed raw when they are overripe.

VARIETIES OF JENIPAPO FRUIT
There are various species of Jenipapo fruit , namely
• Genipaamericana var. americana
• Genipaamericana var. riobranquensis
• Genipaamericana var. caruto
• Genipaamericana f. jorgensenii
• Genipaamericana f. grandifolia
• Genipaamericana f. parvifolia .

NUTRITIONAL CONTENTS OF JENIPAPO FRUIT
100 grams of Jenipapo fruit are given below:Constituents Amount by weight
Proteins 5.2 g
Glycerides 25.7 g
Lipids 0.3 g
Ash 1.2 g
Fibre 9.4 g
Calcium 40.0 mg
Iron 3.6 mg
Phosphorus 58.0 mg
Vitamin B2 0.04 mg
Vitamin B 0.04 mg
Niacin 0.50 mg
Carbohydrates 11.21%
Sugar 4.30%
Amino Acids
Tryptophan 57 mg
Methionine 178 mg
Threonine 219 mg
Lysine 316 mg
Ascorbic Acid 33.0 mg
Malic Acid 0.63%
Moisture 67.6 g
Calories 113

Health Facts on Jenipapo Fruit

Prevents Eye Disorder: Components such as carotenoids, lutein, and zeaxanthin in Jenipapo is said to cure certain eye disorders. Consuming Jenipapo juice daily can prevent eyes diseases such as glaucoma, cataract and muscle degeneration.

Strengthen Bones: Huito improves bone health , presence of various minerals such as manganese, copper and phosphorus. Regular consumption of Huito juice can prevent age-related bone issues like osteoporosis. Jenipapo fruit is also considered as calcium resource enriched to contain the manganese, copper minerals.

Boosts Immunity: Jenipapo fruit is rich in vitamin C , Polyphenol antioxidants that combat detrimental toxins and lowers the risk of viral infections. It also has antibacterial and anti-viral properties that build immunity in our body.

Rejuvenates Skin: Huito fruit includes vitamin E , vitamin C that prevents the fine lines, wrinkles and saggy skin. Vitamin C present in Huito improves the condition of our overall health. Vitamin E in the fruit provides skin elasticity to the skin that will help delay signs of aging.

Anti-Inflammatory Agents: The high content of tannins in the Jenipapo fruit act as anti-inflammatory agent. Jenipapo helps in improving the health conditions in the digestive tract by preventing diseases like esophagitis, enteritis, irritable bowel syndrome.

Maintains Heart Health: The Huito fruit contains high amount of potassium, that functions to widen constricted blood vessels and protect heart from the adverse effects of free radical cell damage.

Prevents Anaemia: Huito fruit is enriched with iron and copper – helps in increasing the level of hemoglobin in our body. Jenipapo juice can reduce body weakness, fatigue, and improper metabolic functioning that contribute to anemia.

Reduce Blood Pressure: Jenipapo fruit contains minerals that are important for normal blood pressure such as magnesium and potassium. Magnesium involved in the physical and chemical aspects of circulatory system; Potassium helps to remove sodium from our body which are very closely linked to high blood pressure.

Combats Cancer Cells: Jenipapo fruit is a powerhouse of carotenoids and antioxidants that are essential to fight cancer and cut down the presence of free radicals in our body.

Promotes Gut Health: Jenipapo fruit is rich in dietary fibres and a compound named tannins that neutralizes acid secretion in the gut. Hence it is an excellent laxative providing relief and lowers infections in the intestines.

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