Loquat

Succulent, tangy and sweet, this unique fruit is originated in the mountainous, evergreen rain forest of Southeastern China, from where it spread all across the world, including Japan.

Loquat fruits are rich in vitamins, minerals, and anti-oxidants.

They are very low in calories; provide just 47 calories per 100 g, however, rich in insoluble dietary fiber, pectin. Pectin retains moisture in the colon and thus functions as bulk laxative and by this way, it helps to protect the colon mucous membrane by decreasing exposure time to toxic substances as well as binding to cancer-causing chemicals in the colon.

Pectin has also been shown to reduce blood cholesterol levels by decreasing its re-absorption in the colon by binding bile acids resulting in its excretion from the body.

Loquat fruit is an excellent source of vitamin-A which maintains integrity of mucus membranes, and skin. Lab studies have shown that consumption of natural fruits rich in vitamin-A, and flavonoids helps to protect from lung and oral cavity cancers.

Furthermore, the fruit is also a good source of iron, copper, calcium, manganese, and other minerals.