Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
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, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
NA
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
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 B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Color
Black, Red
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Magenta
White
Origin
Europe
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
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.
- Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
- It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
- They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.
Top Producer
United States of America
Turkey
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
Not Available
Argentina
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Cydonia oblonga
Synonym
Not Available
C. vulgaris
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Family
Adoxaceae
Rosaceae
Species
S. nigra
C. oblonga
Generic Group
Moschatel
Rose
Difference Between Elderberry and Quince
We might think that Elderberry and Quince are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Quince Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Quince is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Quince with peel is 73.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Quince 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 Quince is Dipsacales and Rosales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Quince belongs to Rosaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.