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loquat
A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition
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loquat The small pear‐shaped fruit of
Eriobotyra japonica, a member of the apple family, also known as Japanese medlar. A 100‐g portion supplies 50 kcal (210 kJ) but only a trace of vitamin C.
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Loquats make great, fragrant fruit trees.
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service; 11/27/2002; 700+ words
; ...describing is indeed a loquat (Eriobotrya japonica...fruiting ornamental. Loquats originated in the...of the world's loquat crop is grown in...commercial crops as well. Loquats are small, evergreen...925-646-6586. Loquats are very tolerant...production, soak the loquat throughout the ...
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It's loquat season - time for chutney. (recipe)
Magazine article from: Sunset; 6/1/1993; ; 555 words
; ...reward is one reason loquats rarely make it to...market. However, the loquat tree is decorative...access to one, enjoy loquats fresh and also try...tart chutney. Loquat juice stains; wear...gloves as you work. Loquat Chutney 10 pounds (about 1 gal.) loquats, rinsed well and...
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Hypoglycemic effects of a sesquiterpene glycoside isolated from leaves of loquat (Eriobotrya japonica (Thunb.) Lindl.).
Magazine article from: Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology; 1/1/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...glucopyranoside was isolated from dried leaves of loquat [Eriobotrya japonica (Thunb.) Lindl...GmbH. All rights reserved. Keywords: Loquat [Eriobotrya japonica (Thunb.) Lindl...a great potential for such discovery. Loquat, Eriobotrya japonica (Thunb.) Lindl...
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Loquats.(Poem)
Magazine article from: Quadrant; 5/1/2006; ; 325 words
; LOQUATS i My littlest boy-- dropping from the loquat tree after his brother. ii In...two sons playing marbles with loquat stones. iii "Dad, is this ripe?" He shows me the green loquat he's just bitten. iv A fallen...
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Loquat leaf extract.(SUPPLIERS CORNER)
Magazine article from: Nutraceuticals World; 10/1/2007; 455 words
; ...Brand Chemco Industries Inc. has introduced loquat leaf extract, standardized to 1% corosolic acid. Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) belongs to the plant...properties. According to the company, loquat leaves contain corosolic acid, an active...
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Loquat Rooftop.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)(Children's review)
Magazine article from: Children's Bookwatch; 11/1/2008; 469 words
; Loquat Rooftop Randy Kaplan Yellow Thing Records...friendly, Randy Kaplan's music CD album Loquat Rooftop is not just for kids. Featuring...whimsical lyrics and toe-tapping rhythms, Loquat Rooftop makes a most delightful holiday...
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SICHUAN TO SELL LOQUAT TO OVERSEAS MARKETS
News Wire article from: AsiaInfo Services; 5/20/2004; 296 words
; ...Services 05-20-2004 Sichuan to Sell Loquat to Overseas Markets SHENZHEN, May 20...bases of Sichuan Province teamed to sell loquat in Shenzhen City of Guangdong Province...bases both from the two places signed many loquat-supplying contracts and many different...
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Loquats in flower
Newspaper article from: The Nelson Mail; 5/17/2002; 259 words
; ...currently flowering and the mild weather may give those trees growing in marginal locations a chance to fruit. Gardeners are reminded that loquat is an alternate host to fireblight and should not be grown in apple export exclusion zones.
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Loquat Leaf Extract Hair Tonic.
Magazine article from: Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan; 2/25/2009; 344 words
; ...Vognu Scalp Refreshing Serum" a hair tonic formulated with 5 different natural ingredients including a high concentration loquat leaf scalp moisturising extract and hair growth enhancing glycyrrhizin. The tonic helps create the ideal scalp environment...
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Loquat and Bamboo Extract Skin Care Range.
Magazine article from: Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan; 7/25/2007; 660 words
; ...natural ingredient skin care products. In addition to a wide range of natural additives, both items contain a moisturising loquat extract that also effectively soothes and helps prevent mild skin irritation and inflammation and a fermented bamboo liquid...
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loquat
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
loquat , small ornamental evergreen tree ( Eriobotrya...jelly, pie, and sauces. Sometimes the loquat is called Japanese medlar, probably because...resembles the medlar of Europe and Asia. The loquat is one of the few important fruit trees...
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rose
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...of enormous importance. It provides numerous temperate fruits including (besides species of Rubus and Prunus ) the apple , loquat , medlar , pear , quince , and strawberry . The typically fragrant and beautiful flowers make many members of the family prized...
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Rosaceae
Book article from: Plant Sciences
...Cotoneaster Foliage and flower ornamental Crataegus species Hawthorn Foliage and fruit ornamental, hedgerows Eriobotrya japonica Loquat Foliage ornamental Kerria japonica Kerria Flower ornamental Malus species Crabapple Flower ornamental Prunus species Flowering...
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medlar
Book article from: A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition
medlar The fruit of Mespilus germanica . Can be eaten fresh from the tree in Mediterranean areas but in colder climates, as in Britain, does not become palatable until it is half rotten (bletted). Japanese medlar is the loquat .
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Kikuyu
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Cultures
...great variety of fruits is grown in the area. In addition to bananas, these include passion fruits, mangoes, papayas, loquats, plums, pineapples, oranges, and avocado pears. Women and children especially enjoy fruits, which they sell in local...
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