Acerola Cherry provides outstanding variety of flavonoids (cyaniding, Pelargonidin, Kaempferol and Quercetin). Acerola Cherries are an excellent source of Vitamin C. They are also good source of dietary fiber, Vitamins, calcium, iron, zinc, potassium, copper, magnesium and sodium. Nutritional value of Acerola cherry Serving Size:1 Cup (98 g) Calories 31 Kcal. Calories from Fat 2.61 Kcal. Proximity Amount % DV Water 89.58 g N/D Energy 31 Kcal N/D Energy 131 kJ N/D Protein 0.39 g 0.78% Total Fat (lipid) 0.29 g 0.83% Ash 0.2 g N/D Carbohydrate 7.54 g 5.80% Total dietary Fiber 1.1 g 2.89% Minerals Amount…
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Acerola Cherry (Malpighia emarginata) with common names Acerola, Dwarf Barbados Cherry, Barbados Cherry, Garden Cherry, Indian Cherry, Huesito, Native Cherry, Manzanita, Surinam Cherry, Puerto Rico Cherry, and West Indian Cherry is a small and fast growing tree in the family Malpighiaceae. The name to be called Acerola Cherry depends on the country you are in such as Brazil: Acerola, Cereja-Do-Pará; India: Vallaria Simeyaranelli; Spanish: Acerola, Cereza De Jamaica; German: Acerola-Kirsche, Barbados-Kirsche. History Acerola Cherry is an inherent of South America, Central America and Mexico. But now it is also being cultivated to the Australia, Canary Islands, Brazil, Ethiopia, Cuba, Ghana,…
A Rose Apple is neither an apple nor a rose. It belongs to the same family of plums, apricots, peaches, cherries, raspberries, pears and almonds. It is a sensitive fruit which get bruises easily. It does better in wet, warm and humid areas with adequate rainfall. The tree bears a fruit about 2 kg after the growth of four years. This fruit is rich in polyphenols, potassium, vitamin C and dietary fiber. Name Rose Apple Scientific Name Syzygium aqueum Native East Indies and Malaya, also cultivated in Ceylon, the Pacific Islands, India and former Indochina. Common/English Name Bell Fruit, Watery Rose…
Rose Apple possess numerous nutrients, minerals and vitamins. Rose Apple is the source of vitamins such as Vitamin B3, A, C, B1 and B2. It is also fine source of Carbohydrate, total dietary fiber, potassium and calcium. The minerals which are found in the Rose Apple include chloride, sulphur, zinc, iron, phosphorus and potassium. This fruit is Vitamin C rich fruit contains 22 mg in 100g of Rose Apple. Nutritional value of Rose Apple Serving Size: 100 g Calories 25 Kcal. Calories from Fat 7.74 Kcal. Proximity Amount % DV Water 93 g N/D Energy 25 Kcal N/D Energy 105 kJ N/D Protein 0.6 g…
Cowpeas offer a rich amount of dietary fiber and protein. It is also rich in minerals, vitamin, amino acids and proximates. This offers various health benefits such as eliminates free radicals, assist in losing weight and digestion, prevents infections and so on. Nutritional value of Cowpea Serving Size:1 Cup ( 171 g) Calories 198 Kcal. Calories from Fat 8.19 Kcal. Proximity Amount % DV Water 119.77 g N/D Energy 198 Kcal N/D Energy 828 kJ N/D Total dietary Fiber 11.1 g 29.21% Carbohydrate 35.5 g 27.31% Protein 13.22 g 26.44% Total Fat (lipid) 0.91 g 2.60% Ash 1.61 g…
It is the legume or annual crops which are grown all over the word. It is loaded with nutrition. Cowpea is found in various varieties which differ in colors and sizes. It is also used as a fodder for animals. It also enhances to fix the nitrogen. Name Cowpea Scientific Name Vigna unguiculata Native Africa and widely grown in Africa, Southeast Asia, southern United States and Latin America. The cowpea was introduced in India and Europe around 200 BC and 300 BC respectively. Common/English Name Bachapin Bean, Black Eyed Dolichos, Black-Eyed Bean, Common Cowpea, Cowgram, Black Eyed Cowpea, China Bean,…
Cumin seeds are yellow to brown and oblong in shape. It is found in the form of powder and seed. It possess high amount of manganese and iron with fiber, vitamins and calcium. It is used as a spice in sauces, cuisines and curry mixes. India and USA produce the essential oils of cumin in the highest volume. Name Cumin Scientific Name Cuminum cyminum L. Native East Mediterranean to India, The primary cultivation of cumin is in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa with India and Iran as the largest cumin producers and exporters. Common/English Name Cumin, Cummin,…
Cumin seeds possess a good amount of protein, dietary fiber, calcium, potassium, beta carotene, sodium, phytosterols and others. In addition, cumin is a source of carbohydrates, sugars, magnesium, vitamin A, Vitamin B9 and Vitamin K. Nutritional value of Cumin Serving Size:1 tbsp (6 g) Calories 22 Kcal. Calories from Fat 12.06 Kcal. Proximity Amount % DV Water 0.48 g N/D Energy 22 Kcal N/D Energy 94 kJ N/D Total Fat (lipid) 1.34 g 3.83% Protein 1.07 g 2.14% Carbohydrate 2.65 g 2.04% Total dietary Fiber 0.6 g 1.58% Ash 0.46 g N/D Total Sugars 0.14 g N/D Minerals…
Star fruit is served as a fresh beverage in Brazil, or served as an industrialized juice throughout the world. The tree is short-trunked, slow-growing with a much-branched, broad, bushy, rounded crown. It grows up to 6 to 9 meters in height. The fruit shape is showy and oblong, length: 6 to 15 centimetres and width: 9 centimeters with thin, waxy, yellow-orange flesh and skin. Name Carambola Scientific Name Averrhoa Carambola Native Malayan peninsula and cultivated in many parts of Southeast Asia, Pacific islands and China for its fruits. Carambola was originated in West Malesia then the fruit has been cultivated in Southeast…
Carambola (Starfruit) possesses various types of nutrients such as nutrients, vitamins, minerals, lipids and amino acids which provide various health benefits. Vitamin C acts as an anti-inflammation, diuretic and analgesic which are effective for treating cancers, headaches, joint pain. Skin inflammations and stomach ulcers could be cured with the use of leaves. Nutritional value of Carambola Serving Size: 1 Cup (108 g) Calories 33 Kcal. Calories from Fat 3.24 Kcal. Proximity Amount % DV Water 98.69 g N/D Energy 33 Kcal N/D Energy 138 kJ N/D Protein 1.12 g 2.24% Total Fat (lipid) 0.36 g 1.03% Ash 0.56 g…
Due to its shade intolerance, it should be grown on wooded or open areas with moist, acidic, well-aerated and organic rich soils. It is restricted to grow on open swamps and bogs, lakeshores and streamside, open woods and high-elevation balds. Name Blueberry Scientific Name Vaccinium Corymbosum Native and History North America also grown in the Southern Hemisphere in Australia, New Zealand, and South American countries. Blueberries were first cultivated in the United States by Elizabeth Coleman White in the Southern New Jersey village of Whitesbog Common/English Name American Blueberry, Blueberry, High-Bush Blueberry, Northern Highbush Blueberry, Swamp Blueberry Name in Other…
Blueberries are rich in vitamins, nutrients, amino acids, minerals and other nutrients. It possesses Vitamin K 24%, Manganese 21%, Valine 10%, Dietary fiber 9% daily recommended value. It also contains some rare phytochemicals such as Cyanidin 12 mg, Catechin 8 mg, Luteolin 0.3 mg, Myricetin 2 mg, and Proanthocyanidin dimers 9 mg. Nutritional value of Blueberries Serving Size: 1 Cup (148 g) Calories 84 Kcal. Calories from Fat 4.41 Kcal. Proximity Amount % DV Water 124.63 g. N/D Energy 84 Kcal N/D Energy 355 kJ N/D Protein 1.1 g. 2.20% Total lipid (fat) 0.49 g. 1.40% Ash 0.36 g.…
Blueberries, scientifically known as Vaccinium Corymbosum, are evergreen dwarf shrub in the genus Vaccinium and family Ericaceae. It is native to North America but now it is also cultivated in the Southern Hemisphere in Australia, New Zealand, and South American countries. The common names for blueberries are American blueberry, Blueberry, High Bush berry, Northern Highbush berry and Swamp bushberry. It is known from different names in different languages such as (Scots) Blaeberry, (Finnish) Pensasmustikka, (Dutch) Trosveenbes, (Italian) Mirtillo Gigante Americano etc. History It was cultivated by Elizabeth Coleman in the United States then it was introduced to the Europe in…