Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
May interact with some drugs
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, 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, Don't consume at night and before bed
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 Canned Form
Not Available
Varieties
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
No Types
Color
Blue, Indigo
Scarlet red
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Orange
Taste
Sweet
Slightly bitter, Tart
Origin
North America
Unknown
Soil Type
Porous, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Cold, Hot
Facts about
- National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
- They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
Lycium barbarum
Synonym
Not Available
Wolfberry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Unknown
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Family
Ericaceae
Solanaceae
Species
V. myrtillus
L. barbarum
Generic Group
Heath
Not Available
Difference Between Blueberry and Gojiberry
We might think that Blueberry and Gojiberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blueberry and Gojiberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blueberry and Gojiberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blueberry and Gojiberry with peel is 57.00 kcal and 32.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blueberry and Gojiberry 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 Blueberry and Gojiberry is Ericales and Solanales respectively. Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family. Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species and Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.