Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
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, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
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
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
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)
Any time except an hour after meal
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
All seasons
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Color
Black, Red
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Magenta
Brown
Origin
Europe
Central Europe, Western Asia
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Clay loam, 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.
- 30th April is known as National Raisin Day.
- Fresno, California is known as raisin capital of the world.
- Half of world's raisin supply is produced in California.
Top Producer
United States of America
United States of America
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Vitis Vinifera
Synonym
Sambucus
Dried Grape
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Adoxaceae
Vitaceae
Species
S. nigra
Vitis vinifera
Generic Group
Moschatel
Grape
Difference Between Elderberry and Raisin
We might think that Elderberry and Raisin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Raisin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Raisin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Raisin with peel is 73.00 kcal and 299.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 302.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Raisin belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Elderberry and Raisin is Dipsacales and Vitales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.