1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
1.1.1 General Benefits
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
1.3 Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Unknown
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
1.5 Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.1 Fiber
2.2.2 Sugar
2.3 Protein
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.2.1 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.2.3 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.2.4 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.2.6 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.3.1 Lycopene
2.3.3 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
2.4.2 Choline
2.5 Fat
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
103.00 mg170.00 mg
42
840
2.6.3 Iron
2.6.5 Sodium
2.6.6 Calcium
2.6.8 Magnesium
2.6.10 Zinc
2.6.11 Phosphorus
2.6.13 Manganese
2.6.15 Copper
2.6.16 Selenium
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
2.7.3 Omega 6s
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
2.9 Water Content
2.10 Ash
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal77.00 kcal
15
299
3.4 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
3.5 Calories in Frozen Form
3.7 Calories in Dried Form
3.8 Calories in Canned Form
3.9 Calories in Foods
3.9.1 Calories in Juice
75.00 kcal60.00 kcal
17
461
3.9.3 Calories in Jam
164.00 kcal238.00 kcal
49
420
3.9.5 Calories in Pie
293.00 kcal320.00 kcal
80
450
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
4.2 Season
4.3 Varieties
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
Dark purple
Bright Yellow, Orange
4.6 Inside Color
4.7 Shape
4.8 Texture
4.9 Taste
4.10 Origin
4.11 Grows on
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
4.12.2 Soil pH
4.12.4 Climatic Conditions
5 Facts
5.1 Facts about
- Bilberries are used in manufacturing of alcoholic drinks.
- They are used to improve aromas of sorbets.
- The green extract of it's leaves is used in textile industry as natural dye.
NA
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
5.3.2 Other Countries
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
NA
5.3.3 Top Importer
United States of America
Netherlands
5.3.4 Top Exporter
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
Physalis Peruviana
6.2 Synonym
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
7.2 Kingdom
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
7.7 Order
7.8 Family
7.9 Genus
7.10 Species
Vaccinium myrtillus
Physalis
7.11 Generic Group