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A cocktail of nutritional benefits

The loquat (medlar) is a vitamin A star, excellent for the eyes and skin. The loquat also provides a significant amount of beta-carotene which, because of its antioxidant properties, helps your skin defend itself: a bonus when you're first exposed to the sun. 

The loquat contains numerous trace elements for its size. What's more, it provides important levels of fibre - all in all, a great start for the summer!

The loquat is also distinctive for its high content of pectin, a kind of fibre that eliminates waste and toxins from the body while providing a feeling of fullness. Therefore, it's a useful fruit to include if you're on a diet.

As to its calorie content, the Japanese loquat is so low in calories (47 kcal per 100 g,  87 g water and 0.2 g fat) that you can eat it whenever you like without worrying about gaining a gram of weight.