Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
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
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Unknown
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 K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Summer
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Color
Dark purple
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Greyish-white
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Sour, Sweet
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Humid
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.
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
Top Producer
United Kingdom
Thailand
Other Countries
Ireland, United States of America
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
United States of America
Singapore
Top Exporter
France
Thailand
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
Not Available
Rambota
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
N. lappaceum
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Damson and Rambutan
We might think that Damson and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Damson and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Damson and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Damson and Rambutan with peel is 46.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Damson and Rambutan belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Damson and Rambutan is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Damson belongs to Rosaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.