Showing posts with label Dyospyros kaki. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dyospyros kaki. Show all posts

Monday, 16 January 2017

Sharon fruit

Sharon fruit's  Latin name is Diospyros kaki “ fruit of god”. It contains heath –giving nutrients:
  • Its characteristic orange colour comes from beta- carotene, which is an antioxidant. Helps reduce the risk of cancer.
  • Sharon fruit contains vitamin A and E, which are good for your eyesight and skin
  • It also contains vitamin C which has anti- inflammatory properties and vitamin K which helps to prevent blood –clotting.
  • The following minerals are in Sharon fruit; potassium, manganese, phosphorous, calcium, iron, copper and zinc.
  • Last but not least it contains high level of dietary fibre, which helps to prevent constipation.