1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
1.1.1 General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
1.3 Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
1.5 Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Allergic reaction
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.2 Fiber
2.2.3 Sugar
2.3 Protein
2.3.2 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.4.4 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.4.6 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.4.8 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.4.10 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.4.12 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.5.2 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.5.3 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.5.5 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.6.2 Lycopene
2.7.1 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
2.8.1 Choline
3.3 Fat
3.5 Minerals
3.5.1 Potassium
229.00 mg157.00 mg
42
840
3.6.1 Iron
3.6.2 Sodium
3.7.1 Calcium
3.7.2 Magnesium
3.8.1 Zinc
3.9.2 Phosphorus
3.9.4 Manganese
3.9.5 Copper
3.9.7 Selenium
4.5 Fatty Acids
4.5.1 Omega 3s
5.2.5 Omega 6s
7.12 Sterol
7.12.1 Phytosterol
7.13 Water Content
7.14 Ash
8 Calories
8.1 Serving Size
8.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
25.00 kcal46.00 kcal
15
299
8.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
8.4 Calories in Frozen Form
8.5 Calories in Dried Form
8.6 Calories in Canned Form
8.7 Calories in Foods
8.7.1 Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal70.00 kcal
17
461
8.7.2 Calories in Jam
8.7.3 Calories in Pie
9 Characteristics
9.1 Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Tree fruit
9.2 Season
9.3 Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
9.4 Seedless Variety
9.5 Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Dark purple
9.6 Inside Color
9.7 Shape
9.8 Texture
9.9 Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
9.10 Origin
9.11 Grows on
9.12 Cultivation
9.12.1 Soil Type
Sandy loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
9.12.2 Soil pH
9.12.3 Climatic Conditions
10 Facts
10.1 Facts about
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
- 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.
10.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
10.2.1 Wine
10.2.2 Beer
10.2.3 Spirits
10.2.4 Cocktails
10.3 Production
10.3.1 Top Producer
10.3.2 Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Ireland, United States of America
10.3.3 Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
10.3.4 Top Exporter
11 Scientific Name
11.1 Botanical Name
Solanum melongena
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
11.2 Synonym
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Not Available
12 Classification
12.1 Domain
12.2 Kingdom
12.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
12.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
12.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
12.6 Subclass
12.7 Order
12.8 Family
12.9 Genus
12.10 Species
S. melongena
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
12.11 Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available