Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels
May interact with some drugs
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)
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)
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
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Thorn and Thornless
No Types
Color
Black, Purple, Purplish black
Scarlet red
Inside Color
Magenta
Orange
Taste
NA
Slightly bitter, Tart
Soil Type
NA
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Cold, Hot
Facts about
NA
- 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.
Other Countries
NA
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
New Zealand
China
Botanical Name
Rubus ursinus x idaeus
Lycium barbarum
Synonym
Not Available
Wolfberry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Unknown
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Species
R. ursinus x idaeus
L. barbarum
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available
Difference Between Boysenberry and Gojiberry
We might think that Boysenberry and Gojiberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Boysenberry and Gojiberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Boysenberry and Gojiberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Boysenberry and Gojiberry with peel is 50.00 kcal and 32.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Boysenberry 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 Boysenberry and Gojiberry is Rosales and Solanales respectively. Boysenberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family. Boysenberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. ursinus x idaeus species and Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.