Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
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
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
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, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Season
Autumn
Autumn, Spring, Winter
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana
Color
Black, Red
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Magenta
White
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Warm
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.
- Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
- The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
- The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.
Top Producer
United States of America
Spain
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
Not Available
Spain
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Annona cherimola
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Magnollidae
Order
Dipsacales
Magnoliales
Family
Adoxaceae
Annonaceae
Species
S. nigra
A. cherimola
Generic Group
Moschatel
Not Available
Difference Between Elderberry and Cherimoya
We might think that Elderberry and Cherimoya are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Cherimoya Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Cherimoya is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Cherimoya with peel is 73.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 75.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Cherimoya 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 Cherimoya is Dipsacales and Magnoliales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.