Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
Cancer prevention, Heart care
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, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
NA
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)
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)
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
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Not Available
Color
Dark purple
Orange, Pink, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Orange
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Syria
Arctic Tundra
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
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.
- Cloudberry is also called as bakeapple, knotberry , knoutberry, aqpik or low bush salmonberry.
- In Nordic countries, cloudberries are used to make traditional liqueurs.
Top Producer
United Kingdom
Norway
Other Countries
Ireland, United States of America
Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Norway
Top Exporter
France
Finland
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Rubus chamaemorus
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
R. chamaemorus
Generic Group
Not Available
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Difference Between Damson and Cloudberry
We might think that Damson and Cloudberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Damson and Cloudberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Damson and Cloudberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Damson and Cloudberry with peel is 46.00 kcal and 51.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Damson and Cloudberry 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 Cloudberry is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Damson belongs to Rosaceae family and Cloudberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species and Cloudberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. chamaemorus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.