Interesting Facts On LillyPilly Fruits
LILLY PILLY Fruit is Scientifically called as “ Syzygium smithii ”.
ORIGIN OF LILLY PILLY
Syzygium smithii (formerly Acmena smithii) is a summer-flowering, winter-fruiting evergreen tree, belonging to the myrtle family Myrtaceae.
Lilly Pilly trees are native to Australia and Southeast Asia.In Australia Lilly Pilly trees located in Queensland and New South Wales, and hardy plants favor the volcanic and deep sandy soils.
OTHER NAMES OF LILLY PILLY
lilly pilly, coast satinash, Eungella gum, and in the timber trade, lilipilli satinash, monkey apple , Riberry, Small Leaved Lilly Pilly, Cherry Satinash, Cherry Alder, or Clove Lilli Pilli.
APPEARANCE OF LILLY PILLY
Lilly Pilly berries are small fruits, averaging 1 to 2 centimetres in length, and are round to oval in shape.
Underneath the surface, the thin, white flesh is distinctly crisp with an aqueous and airy, cotton-like consistency.
Depending on the variety, the flesh may be seedless or contain a pea-size hard seed.
TASTES OF LILLY PILLY
Lilly Pilly berries have a sweet-tart, musky, and metallic flavours with fruity, spice-filled notes reminiscent of cloves, cinnamon, pears, cranberries, and apples.
VARIETIES OF LILLY PILLY
In Australia, there are over 60 species of Lilly Pilly, and the fruits from all of them are edible.
Lilly Pilly varieties are placed under 3 major classifications:
1) Acmena
2) Syzygium
3) Waterhousea
4) Allyn Magic
5) Aussie Boomer
6) Baby Boomer
7) Brush Cherry
8) Bush Christmas
9) Cascade
10) Cherry Surprise
11) Compact
12) Glossy
13) Northern Form
14) Red Head
15) Pinnacle
16) Resilience
17) Sublime
18) Dwarf Lilly Pilly varieties
• Dwarf Magenta Cherry (green)
• Dwarf Magenta Cherry (red)
NUTRITIONAL CONTENTS OF LILLY PILLY
Energy 325kJ / 100gm
H2O 82 gm / 100 gm
Protein 0.9 gm / 100 gm
Fat 0.4 gm / 100 gm
Carbohydrates 18.4 gm / 100 gm
Total Sugar 3.3 gm / 100 gm
Fibre 6.8 gm / 100 gm
Na 11 mg
K 250 mg
Mg 48 mg
Ca 100mg
Fe 0.9 mg
Zn 0.2 mg
Interesting Facts On LillyPilly Fruits
Lilly Pilly’s hold high levels of vitamin C, vitamin E, Vitamin A, magnesium and potassium which made us to understands these ancient “medicine berries” to be a native superfood.
Acts as Anti- Inflammatory: Lilly Pilly pulp is popular for its ability to treat sore ears and fight illnesses, strengthen immune system. The vitamin E and anthocyanins, antioxidant as well as minerals like magnesium and potassium present in Lilly Plilly to reduce inflammation issues like eczema,dermatitis and diminish the swellings.
Protects Hair and Scalp: Astringent properties of Lilly Pilly act as protective barrier against free radicals. Antioxidants like anthocyanins helps to reduce oxidative stress and also 2 times higher in oxygen radical absorbance capacity than blueberries.
Boosts Immune System: vitamin C and Iron was found on lilly pilly fruit supports the immune system by protecting from microbial killing and decrease from the tissue damage.
Enhances Brain Function: Lilly pilly berry contains anthocyanins which increases blood flow and activate brain areas that control memory, language and attention. anthocyanins’ antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of Lilly pilly berry are responsible for Brain function and improvements.
Reduce Risk of Cancer: Lilly pilly provide Vitamin E that acts as a powerful antioxidant and prevents free radical oxidation and protect from damage to cells which play a role in the development of cancer.
Prevent from Diabetic: Lilly pilly had rich antioxidants such as polyphenols that influence blood glucose at different levels and may also help to prevent diabetes complication.
Increases Eye Sight: Lilly pilly found with vitamin C and vitamin E can lower the risk of developing cataracts and help in slowing of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Strengthens Bones: Lilly pilly fruit has rich Calcium, Magnesium nutrient that is vital to keep our bones strong and healthy. Magnesium helps to maintaining bone health and use glucose for energy.
Maintains Healthy Heart: Potassium, Magnesium is important for the nerves, muscles and helps lower blood pressure and regulate lung function. lilly pilly contains sodium minerals ,vitamins to maintain the correct volume of blood and tissue fluids in the body.
Rejuvenates Skin: lilly pilly fruit found abundance in vitamin C and have high synthesis of collagen, which is found in connective tissue around the body.
Aids Digestion: lilly pilly has fibre that can fight against diarrhea , constipation, relieve from stomach aches. lilly pilly aids in the elimination of waste material from the body faster.