Health Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Helps body to rest and sleep, Lower blood pressure, Prevents diabetes, Prevents strokes, Reduces risk of heart disease
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Fights against infections, Fights Tooth Decay, Helps in weight loss, Relieves pain, Treatment of migraine
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Fairness, Hydrates skin, Prevents skin cancer, Skin repair, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Cure for hair loss, Increasing hair volume, Prevents hair loss, Strengthening of hair
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Hoarseness, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Pollen allergies, Sore eyes, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
High doses of black cherry bark can be poisonous and even fatal.
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Along with meal, 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.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
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Calories in Canned Form
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Type
Berry
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
alabamensis, capuli , eximia and hirsuta
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Color
Black
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Maroon
Yellow
Origin
North America
Eastern United States
Soil Type
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Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Facts about
- Black cherry is deciduous tree that belongs to the family of roses.
- Some foods made from Black Cherry fruit include jelly and wine.
- Inner bark of black cherry is used in the manufacture of cough syrup.
- It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
- There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
- The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.
Top Producer
Turkey
China
Other Countries
Austria, Bulgaria, Chile, China, France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
France
United States of America
Top Exporter
Turkey
United States of America
Botanical Name
Prunus Serotina
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
wild black cherry, rum cherry and mountain black cherry
Diospyros virginiana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Rosaceae
Ebenaceae
Species
P. serotina
D. virginiana
Difference Between Black cherry and American Persimmon
We might think that Black cherry and American Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Black cherry and American Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Black cherry and American Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Black cherry and American Persimmon with peel is 63.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Black cherry and American Persimmon belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Black cherry and American Persimmon is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Black cherry belongs to Rosaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Black cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. serotina species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.