Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
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-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
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, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Color
Dark purple
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Orange
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Sweet
Origin
Syria
Burma, China, India, Japan
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Can tolerate wide range of climates
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.
- Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
- A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Top Producer
United Kingdom
China
Other Countries
Ireland, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
France
Japan
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Diospyros kaki
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Rosaceae
Ebenaceae
Species
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
D. kaki
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Damson and Japanese Persimmon
We might think that Damson and Japanese Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Damson and Japanese Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Damson and Japanese Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Damson and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 46.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Damson and Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Damson belongs to Rosaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.