Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
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
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Berry
Citrus, Tropical
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie
Color
Black, Red
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Magenta
Creamy Yellow
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Europe
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sandy
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.
- Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
- Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
- Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
- Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
Europe
Top Exporter
Not Available
United States of America
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Citrus maxima
Synonym
Not Available
Citrus grandis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Dipsacales
Sapindales
Family
Adoxaceae
Rutaceae
Species
S. nigra
C. maxima
Generic Group
Moschatel
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Elderberry and Pomelo
We might think that Elderberry and Pomelo are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Pomelo Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Pomelo is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Pomelo with peel is 73.00 kcal and 38.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Pomelo 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 Pomelo is Dipsacales and Sapindales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.