Loquat

Loquat is the fruit obtained from the tree of the same name, belonging to the Rosaceae family. This fruit is oval shaped and has a thin, hard skin which is orange in colour.

Its pulp is fleshy, sweet and somewhat acidic, although it tastes different depending on the variety. Inside, it contains several large brown seeds.

Properties and benefits: loquat

Some benefits you didn't know about taking loquat

Loquat is a fruit that contains a lot of water and a large quantity of fibre although its vitamin content is very low; only vitamins from group A stand out, and minerals such as potassium, calcium and a significant number of organic acids such as citric acid, for example.

Nutritional composition: Calories: 69 kcal, Carbohydrates: 10.6 g, Fibre: 10.2 g, Water: 78.3 g, Calcium: 30 mg, Magnesium: 11 mg, Potassium: 250 mg, Phosphorus: 28 mg, Vitamin A: 160 mg, Vitamin C: 2 mg

Nutritional values

69.0

Kcal

69.0

Kj

10.6 gr

Fat

0.0 gr

CHO

0.0 gr

Protein

0.0 gr