Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
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-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
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)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
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Calories in Canned Form
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Type
Berry
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Color
Black, Red
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Magenta
Orange
Origin
Europe
Burma, China, India, Japan
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Can tolerate wide range of climates
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.
- Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
- A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Top Importer
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United States of America
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Diospyros kaki
Synonym
Sambucus
Diospyros kaki
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Dipsacales
Ericales
Family
Adoxaceae
Ebenaceae
Generic Group
Moschatel
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Difference Between Elderberry and Japanese Persimmon
We might think that Elderberry and Japanese Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Japanese Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Japanese Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 73.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon is Dipsacales and Ericales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.