Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
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
Allergic reaction
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 A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
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
Varieties
Not Available
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Color
Orange, Pink, Yellow
Dark purple
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Arctic Tundra
Syria
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Cold
Facts about
- Cloudberry is also called as bakeapple, knotberry , knoutberry, aqpik or low bush salmonberry.
- In Nordic countries, cloudberries are used to make traditional liqueurs.
- 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
Norway
United Kingdom
Other Countries
Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, United States of America
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
Norway
United States of America
Top Exporter
Finland
France
Botanical Name
Rubus chamaemorus
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
R. chamaemorus
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Generic Group
Not Available
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Difference Between Cloudberry and Damson
We might think that Cloudberry and Damson are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cloudberry and Damson Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cloudberry and Damson is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cloudberry and Damson with peel is 51.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cloudberry and Damson belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Cloudberry and Damson is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Cloudberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Cloudberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. chamaemorus species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.