Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
  
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention
  
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
  
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
  
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
  
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
  
Abdominal pains, NA
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
  
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
  
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Sugar
Not Available
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
  
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Lycopene
Not Available
  
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Zinc
Not Available
  
Manganese
Not Available
  
Copper
Not Available
  
Selenium
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
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
308.00 kcal
  
16
Not Available
  
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal
  
33
120.00 kcal
  
36
Calories in Pie
164.00 kcal
  
99+
300.00 kcal
  
18
Type
Berry
  
Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Season
Autumn
  
Monsoon, Summer
  
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
  
Ram Jarnun and Paras
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Red
  
Black, Magenta, Purple
  
Inside Color
White
  
Purple
  
Shape
Round
  
Oval
  
Texture
Juicy
  
Juicy
  
Taste
Bitter, Tart
  
Astringent, Sweet
  
Origin
North America
  
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
  
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
4.5-5
  
6.5-7.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Warm
  
Humid, Rainfall
  
Facts about
- Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
- They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
- Cranberries do not grow in water.
  
- Wood of jambul tree is water-resistant wood & is used in railroads and to implement engines in the well.
- In Indian mythology, it is said that Jambul fruit was revered by Buddha.
- Jambul has a huge importance in Ayurveda.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
No
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
United States of America
  
India
  
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
  
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
  
Top Importer
Europe
  
Not Available
  
Top Exporter
United States of America
  
India
  
Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
  
Syzygium cumini
  
Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
  
Eugenia cumini
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Dillenhidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Ericales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Ericaceae
  
Myrtaceae
  
Genus
Vaccinium
  
Syzygium
  
Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
  
S. cumini
  
Generic Group
Heath
  
Not Available