Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
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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
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, 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
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Thorn and Thornless
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
Color
Black, Purple, Purplish black
Blue, Indigo
Inside Color
Magenta
Greyish-white
Origin
America
North America
Soil Type
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Porous, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
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Cold
Facts about
Boysenberries are a cross between raspberries, blackberries, and loganberries.
- 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.
Top Producer
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United States of America
Other Countries
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Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Chile
Botanical Name
Rubus ursinus x idaeus
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
Rubus Ursinus x Rubus Idaeus
Vaccinium corymbosum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Species
R. ursinus x idaeus
V. myrtillus
Difference Between Boysenberry and Blueberry
We might think that Boysenberry and Blueberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Boysenberry and Blueberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Boysenberry and Blueberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Boysenberry and Blueberry with peel is 50.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Boysenberry and Blueberry 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 Boysenberry and Blueberry is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Boysenberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Boysenberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. ursinus x idaeus species and Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.