Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Protects hair
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, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
Heart burn
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)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Type
Berry
Fruit vegetable
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red
Color
Blue, Indigo
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Creamy Yellow
Origin
North America
South Africa
Soil Type
Porous, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Rainfall, Warm
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.
- Up until 1967, tamarillos were referred to as tree tomatoes.
- The name tamarillo is derived from Maori word 'tama' which means leadership and rillo from spanish word 'amarillo' which means yellow.
Top Producer
United States of America
New Zealand
Other Countries
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Chile
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
Solanum betaceum
Synonym
Not Available
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Family
Ericaceae
Solanaceae
Species
V. myrtillus
Solanum betaceum
Generic Group
Heath
Nightshade
Difference Between Blueberry and Tamarillo
We might think that Blueberry and Tamarillo are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blueberry and Tamarillo Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blueberry and Tamarillo is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blueberry and Tamarillo with peel is 57.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blueberry and Tamarillo 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 Tamarillo is Ericales and Solanales respectively. Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family. Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species and Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.