Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
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
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Summer
Autumn, Spring, Winter
Varieties
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana
Color
Dark purple
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Sweet
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Cold
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.
- Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
- The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
- The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.
Top Producer
United Kingdom
Spain
Other Countries
Ireland, United States of America
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
France
Spain
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Annona cherimola
Synonym
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Annona cherimola
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Magnollidae
Order
Rosales
Magnoliales
Family
Rosaceae
Annonaceae
Species
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
A. cherimola
Difference Between Damson and Cherimoya
We might think that Damson and Cherimoya are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Damson and Cherimoya Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Damson and Cherimoya is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Damson and Cherimoya with peel is 46.00 kcal and 75.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 37.00 kcal and 75.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Damson and Cherimoya 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 Damson and Cherimoya is Rosales and Magnoliales respectively. Damson belongs to Rosaceae family and Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family. Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species and Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.