Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress, Treatment of dysentary, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Facial muscle tension, Pressure in sinus, Respiratory congestion, Runny nose, Sneezing, Tingling sensation in wrist and face
Abdominal pains, NA
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Monsoon, Summer
Varieties
Prime Ark, Prime Jim, Illini Hardy, Kiowa, Shawnee, Apache, Arapaho, Chester, Hull, Natchez, Navaho and Triple Crown and Von
Ram Jarnun and Paras
Color
Purplish black
Black, Magenta, Purple
Inside Color
Magenta
Purple
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Astringent, Sweet
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America, South America
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm to hot climate
Humid, Rainfall
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.
- Wood of jambul tree is water-resistant wood & is used in railroads and to implement engines in the well.
- In Indian mythology, it is said that Jambul fruit was revered by Buddha.
- Jambul has a huge importance in Ayurveda.
Top Producer
United States of America
India
Other Countries
China, New Zealand, Serbia, South Africa
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
Mexico
India
Botanical Name
Rubus Fruticosus
Syzygium cumini
Synonym
Rubus Millspaughii or Rubus Laciniatus
Eugenia cumini
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Myrtaceae
Species
Rubus fruticosus
S. cumini
Generic Group
Rose
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Difference Between Blackberry and Jambul
We might think that Blackberry and Jambul are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blackberry and Jambul Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blackberry and Jambul is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackberry and Jambul with peel is 43.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blackberry and Jambul belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Blackberry and Jambul is Rosales and Myrtales respectively. Blackberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family. Blackberry belongs to Rubus genus of Rubus fruticosus species and Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.