Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
Cancer prevention, Supports healthy Liver function, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Neutralizes irritable bowel syndrome, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents constipation, Prevents gall stones, Prevents high blood pressure, Helps prevent Parkinson's disease, Reduces risk of asthma, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
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, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Whitens teeth
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of puffy eyes
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, May consist of poisonous seeds
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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Arkansas Black, Sampion, Pink Lady, Cameo, Jonagold, Mc Intosh, Ananasrenette, Lobo, Pacific Rose, Yellow transparent and Bramley
Color
Dark purple
Green, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Sweet, Sweet-Sour
Origin
Syria
Central Asia, Middle East Asia
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Cold
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.
- Apples can be as small as a pea and as big as a pumpkin.
- There are more than 8000 varieties of apples.
- Life of an Apple tree can be more than 100 years.
- Apples contain 25% air, therefore they float in water.
Top Producer
United Kingdom
China
Other Countries
Ireland, United States of America
Chile, France, India, Iran, Italy, Poland, Russia, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Russia
Top Exporter
France
China
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Malus Domestica
Synonym
Not Available
Malus Communis or Malus Pumila or Pyrus Malus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
M. domestica
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
Difference Between Damson and Green apple
We might think that Damson and Green apple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Damson and Green apple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Damson and Green apple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Damson and Green apple with peel is 46.00 kcal and 52.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 48.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Damson and Green apple 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 Green apple is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Damson belongs to Rosaceae family and Green apple belongs to Rosaceae family. Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species and Green apple belongs to Malus genus of M. domestica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.