Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat
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Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Decrease in blood sugar levels
Best Time to Eat
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)
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
Season
Autumn
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Thorn and Thornless
Color
Black, Red
Black, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Magenta
Magenta
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
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Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
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Facts about
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
Boysenberries are a cross between raspberries, blackberries, and loganberries.
Top Producer
United States of America
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Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
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Top Exporter
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New Zealand
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Rubus ursinus x idaeus
Synonym
Sambucus
Rubus Ursinus x Rubus Idaeus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Family
Adoxaceae
Rosaceae
Species
S. nigra
R. ursinus x idaeus
Generic Group
Moschatel
Rose
Difference Between Elderberry and Boysenberry
We might think that Elderberry and Boysenberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Boysenberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Boysenberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Boysenberry with peel is 73.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Boysenberry 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 Elderberry and Boysenberry is Dipsacales and Rosales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Boysenberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Boysenberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. ursinus x idaeus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.