Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
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, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Regulates hair growth
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 B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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 Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Varieties
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Color
Dark purple
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Tart
Origin
Syria
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
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.
- Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
- It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
- They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.
Top Producer
United Kingdom
Turkey
Other Countries
Ireland, United States of America
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
France
Argentina
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Cydonia oblonga
Synonym
Not Available
C. vulgaris
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
C. oblonga
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
Difference Between Damson and Quince
We might think that Damson and Quince are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Damson and Quince Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Damson and Quince is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Damson and Quince with peel is 46.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Damson and Quince 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 Quince is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Damson belongs to Rosaceae family and Quince belongs to Rosaceae family. Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species and Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.