Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
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, 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)
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
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Thorn and Thornless
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Color
Black, Purple, Purplish black
Dark purple
Inside Color
Magenta
Yellow
Taste
NA
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Soil Type
NA
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Cold
Facts about
NA
- The name Damson originates from the original name 'Damacus plum'.
- Damson wine was very popular in 19th century.
- This fruit is often used in jams due to its slightly tart behaviour.
Top Producer
NA
United Kingdom
Other Countries
NA
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
New Zealand
France
Botanical Name
Rubus ursinus x idaeus
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
R. ursinus x idaeus
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available
Difference Between Boysenberry and Damson
We might think that Boysenberry and Damson are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Boysenberry and Damson Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Boysenberry and Damson is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Boysenberry and Damson with peel is 50.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Boysenberry and Damson 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 Damson is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Boysenberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Boysenberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. ursinus x idaeus species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.