Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress, Treatment of dysentary, Treatment of skin Diseases
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
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
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Facial muscle tension, Pressure in sinus, Respiratory congestion, Runny nose, Sneezing, Tingling sensation in wrist and face
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)
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 A (Retinol)
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
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Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
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Type
Berry
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Prime Ark, Prime Jim, Illini Hardy, Kiowa, Shawnee, Apache, Arapaho, Chester, Hull, Natchez, Navaho and Triple Crown and Von
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Color
Purplish black
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Magenta
Yellow
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America, South America
Eastern United States
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm to hot climate
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Facts about
- There are around 2000 varieties of blackberries throughout the world.
- 80-85 degrees is the ideal temperature for its production.
- Leaves of blackberry tree are used to treat sore throats and mild inflammation of the gums.
- 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
United States of America
China
Other Countries
China, New Zealand, Serbia, South Africa
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
United States of America
Botanical Name
Rubus Fruticosus
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Rubus Millspaughii or Rubus Laciniatus
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Rosaceae
Ebenaceae
Species
Rubus fruticosus
D. virginiana
Generic Group
Rose
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Difference Between Blackberry and American Persimmon
We might think that Blackberry and American Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blackberry and American Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blackberry and American Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackberry and American Persimmon with peel is 43.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blackberry 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 Blackberry and American Persimmon is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Blackberry belongs to Rosaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Blackberry belongs to Rubus genus of Rubus fruticosus species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.