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
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
1.1.1 General Benefits
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
1.3 Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Protects hair
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
1.5 Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
Allergic reaction
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)
Any time except an hour after meal
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.1 Fiber
1.7.1 Sugar
1.8 Protein
1.8.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
1.9 Vitamins
1.9.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.9.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
1.9.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
1.9.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.9.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
1.9.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
1.9.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
1.9.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
1.9.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.9.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.9.11 Lycopene
1.9.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
1.9.13 Choline
1.10 Fat
1.11 Minerals
1.11.1 Potassium
103.00 mg749.00 mg
42
840
1.11.2 Iron
1.11.3 Sodium
1.11.4 Calcium
1.11.5 Magnesium
1.11.6 Zinc
1.11.7 Phosphorus
1.11.8 Manganese
1.11.9 Copper
1.11.10 Selenium
1.12 Fatty Acids
1.12.1 Omega 3s
1.12.2 Omega 6s
1.13 Sterol
1.13.1 Phytosterol
1.14 Water Content
1.15 Ash
2 Calories
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal299.00 kcal
15
299
2.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
2.4 Calories in Frozen Form
2.5 Calories in Dried Form
2.6 Calories in Canned Form
2.7 Calories in Foods
2.7.1 Calories in Juice
75.00 kcal154.00 kcal
17
461
2.7.2 Calories in Jam
164.00 kcal255.00 kcal
49
420
2.7.3 Calories in Pie
293.00 kcal251.00 kcal
80
450
3 Characteristics
3.1 Type
3.2 Season
3.3 Varieties
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
3.4 Seedless Variety
3.5 Color
Dark purple
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
3.6 Inside Color
3.7 Shape
3.8 Texture
3.9 Taste
3.10 Origin
Unknown
Central Europe, Western Asia
3.11 Grows on
3.12 Cultivation
3.12.1 Soil Type
Moist, Well-aerated
Clay loam, Sandy loam
3.12.2 Soil pH
3.12.3 Climatic Conditions
4 Facts
4.1 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.
- 30th April is known as National Raisin Day.
- Fresno, California is known as raisin capital of the world.
- Half of world's raisin supply is produced in California.
4.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
4.2.1 Wine
4.2.2 Beer
4.2.3 Spirits
4.2.4 Cocktails
4.3 Production
4.3.1 Top Producer
Japan
United States of America
4.3.2 Other Countries
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
4.3.3 Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
4.3.4 Top Exporter
5 Scientific Name
5.1 Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
Vitis Vinifera
5.2 Synonym
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Not Available
6 Classification
6.1 Domain
6.2 Kingdom
6.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
6.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
6.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
6.6 Subclass
Dillenhidae
Not Available
6.7 Order
6.8 Family
6.9 Genus
6.10 Species
Vaccinium myrtillus
Vitis vinifera
6.11 Generic Group