Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress, Treatment of dysentary, Treatment of skin Diseases
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
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
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Allergic reaction
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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)
Any time except an hour after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Prime Ark, Prime Jim, Illini Hardy, Kiowa, Shawnee, Apache, Arapaho, Chester, Hull, Natchez, Navaho and Triple Crown and Von
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Seedless Variety
No
Not Available
Color
Purplish black
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Magenta
Brown
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America, South America
Central Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm to hot climate
Warm
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.
- 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.
Top Producer
United States of America
United States of America
Other Countries
China, New Zealand, Serbia, South Africa
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Mexico
Turkey
Botanical Name
Rubus Fruticosus
Vitis Vinifera
Synonym
Rubus Millspaughii or Rubus Laciniatus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Not Available
Species
Rubus fruticosus
Vitis vinifera
Difference Between Blackberry and Raisin
We might think that Blackberry and Raisin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blackberry and Raisin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blackberry and Raisin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackberry and Raisin with peel is 43.00 kcal and 299.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blackberry and Raisin 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 Raisin is Rosales and Vitales respectively. Blackberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family. Blackberry belongs to Rubus genus of Rubus fruticosus species and Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.