Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Hives, Inflammation of nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
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, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Koqo, Tamaikora, Temaipo, Uto Kuro, Samoa, Buco Ni Viti and Kulu Dina
Color
Dark purple
White, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Bland
Origin
Syria
South Pacific
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Sand, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Humid, Rainfall, Warm
Facts about
- 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.
- The milky sap of breadfruit tree is used as glue & bark is used to make papers.
- Breadfruit tree produces 1st fruit after 2-3 years from planting & remains productive for decades.
- The seeds of breadfruit are edible.
Top Producer
United Kingdom
Jamaica
Other Countries
Ireland, United States of America
Africa, India, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
France
Jamaica
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Artocarpus altilis
Synonym
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Artocarpus communis or Artocarpus incisa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Magnollidae
Species
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
A. altilis
Difference Between Damson and Breadfruit
We might think that Damson and Breadfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Damson and Breadfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Damson and Breadfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Damson and Breadfruit with peel is 46.00 kcal and 103.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 37.00 kcal and 103.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Damson and Breadfruit belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Damson and Breadfruit is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Damson belongs to Rosaceae family and Breadfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species and Breadfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. altilis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.